CPN – Psychiatric Liaison – Hailsham – Band 6

Job information

  • Location: Hailsham, East Sussex
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Community Psychiatric Nursing
  • Working arrangement: Site Based
  • Salary: £25.50 - 36.50 per hour
  • Published: April 23, 2025
Job reference: PsychLiaisonHailsham
Consultant: Hannah Chapman

Are you a Band 6 CPN looking for a rewarding locum role in Hailsham?
We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!


Key Details:

  • Job Title: CPN Band 6

  • Location: Hailsham area

  • Duration: 3-month ongoing contract

  • Schedule: Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • End Date: TBC

  • Rate of Pay:

    • £25.50 – £26.50 per hour (Days)

    • £30.50 – £31.50 per hour (Nights/Saturdays)

    • £35.50 – £36.50 per hour (Sundays/Bank Holidays)

  • Contact: Hannah Chapman – 0203 475 4175 / hchapman@hg-mh.com


A Day in the Life of a CPN:

Join our team as a Community Psychiatric Nurse working within a fast-paced Psychiatric Liaison Team. This role is ideal for professionals with strong experience in urgent care mental health. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting mental health assessments within emergency departments and general hospital settings

  • Providing rapid response and short-term crisis support

  • Developing risk management and discharge plans

  • Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support safe transitions of care

  • Managing a varied caseload of service users in acute psychological distress

  • Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation


Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Current and valid NMC registration and PIN

  • Essential: Experience in psychiatric liaison or mental health crisis services

  • Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills

  • Ability to manage high-pressure situations with calm and professionalism

  • Flexibility to work across a 7-day rota


Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This full-time role requires availability for long-day shifts (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM), Monday to Sunday. The contract is 3 months ongoing, with strong potential for extension depending on performance and service needs.


This opportunity won’t last long!
Contact Hannah Chapman today at 0203 475 4175 or email hchapman@hg-mh.com to apply or learn more.


Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

Hunter Gatherer is a leading UK recruitment agency specialising in Mental Health, Nursing, and Doctor locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We connect Mental Health Professionals (MHPs), Nurses, and Doctors with high-quality opportunities that match their skills, experience, and career goals.

With top locum pay rates, bi-weekly payments, and a 4.8-star Google rating, we offer a seamless and trusted recruitment experience. As part of the Hunter Gatherer Group, we’re proud to be ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For — because we put our candidates first.


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