Are you a Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) looking for a rewarding locum opportunity within a Primary Care Mental Health Team? We have a new vacancy available with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust in Bromley, offering full-time hours and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Job Title: Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)
Location: Bromley
Schedule: 37.5 Hours Per Week | Monday – Friday, 9am–5pm
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £27 per hour
Contact: Eric Lopes – 0203 475 4175 / elopes@hg-mh.com
Join a community-based mental health team delivering assessments, treatment and ongoing support to service users. In this role, you will:
Complete mental health assessments and contribute to appropriate care planning.
Provide duty cover and respond to service users requiring mental health support.
Conduct face-to-face appointments at the centre and undertake community home visits.
Administer depot injections and support safe medication management.
Undertake risk assessments and risk management, ensuring concerns are escalated appropriately.
Support discharge planning and coordinate care with relevant professionals.
Liaise with families and carers to support continuity of care and positive outcomes.
Identify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action in line with Trust policies.
Attend team meetings and ward rounds, contributing to multidisciplinary discussions.
Prepare tribunal reports and attend hearings, sometimes at short notice.
Provide medication oversight and monitor service users' mental health needs.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and undertake other duties within your professional scope of practice.
Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure care is delivered safely and effectively.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must have:
Active NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
Experience working within community mental health teams.
Strong skills in mental health assessments, care planning and risk management.
Experience providing duty cover and conducting face-to-face appointments and home visits.
Confidence administering depot medication and supporting medication management.
Experience with discharge planning, safeguarding and liaising with families and carers.
The ability to contribute to team meetings and multidisciplinary working.
Strong communication, organisation and clinical documentation skills.
Knowledge of EPJS and SLaM systems is desirable, with EPJS specifically preferred.
Enhanced DBS clearance.
Immediate availability preferred.
This opportunity offers 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with a temporary placement of up to 12 weeks, starting as soon as possible.
The Trust requires an interview before placement, so candidates should be available to participate in the selection process.
If you are an experienced Community Psychiatric Nurse looking for your next locum opportunity in Bromley, contact Eric Lopes today on 0203 475 4175 or email elopes@hg-mh.com to discuss the role and apply.
Fast and straightforward locum registration.
Competitive rates and reliable payroll support.
Specialist consultants who understand your clinical background.
Access to NHS and private sector opportunities.
Ongoing support throughout your placement.