Band 6 CPN – Chorley

Job information

  • Job reference: 34641
  • Location: Lancashire
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Community Psychiatric Nurses
  • Published: April 22, 2026
Job reference: 34641
Consultant: Faieq Bashar

CMHT – Mental Health Practitioner (OT / Social Worker / RMN)
Pay rate: £26 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (09:00–17:00, Monday to Friday)
Duration: ASAP – 31/05/2026
Location: Chorley

Overview:
We are supporting a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in Chorley with a requirement for an experienced Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner. This role sits within an established multidisciplinary team and requires a clinician confident in managing a caseload and supporting duty functions.

Key responsibilities:
• Hold and manage a caseload of patients within a CMHT setting
• Complete duty and Initial Response Service (IRS) assessments
• Carry out comprehensive mental health and risk assessments
• Administer depot medications where required
• Work with medications including Clozapine and Lithium
• Contribute to MDT working and care planning
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records

Requirements:
• Qualified Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or RMN
• Minimum Band 6 experience within a CMHT setting
• Experience with duty work and assessments
• Competent in depot administration
• Knowledge of Clozapine and Lithium management
• Right to work in the UK

Why Hunter Gatherer Mental Health:
• Competitive rates
• Quick and simple registration process
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to a wide range of roles across the UK

If you are interested, please send your CV to fbashar@hg-mh.com or call 0203 475 4175.

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