CPN

Job information

  • Job reference: 35725
  • Location: Bristol, South Gloucestershire
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Community Psychiatric Nurses
  • Published: October 15, 2026
Job reference: 35725
Consultant: Declan Connor

Job Title: Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)

Location: Fountain Way Hospital, Wilton Road, Salisbury, SP2 7FD

Service/Team: Wiltshire South PC Liaison

Contract Duration: 3 Months (Potential to extend)

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: £26.00 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to join the Wiltshire South Primary Care Liaison Team based at Fountain Way Hospital in Salisbury.

This role offers a predictable, standard Monday-to-Friday schedule (9–5), making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking for consistent, full-time hours within a supportive multi-disciplinary primary care liaison environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide specialist mental health assessments, triage, and brief interventions within a Primary Care Liaison setting.

  • Work collaboratively with GPs, primary care staff, secondary mental health services, and community teams.

  • Manage a varied caseload of service users, providing high-quality, compassionate care.

  • Accurately update patient records using the RiO electronic system.

Key Requirements

  • Qualification: Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration.

  • Systems Knowledge: Prior experience using RiO and an active Smartcard (essential).

  • Experience: Proven post-qualification experience working as a Band 6 CPN or within primary care/liaison mental health services.

  • Commencing: Immediate availability to start (ASAP).
     

    How to Apply

    If you are an experienced CPN ready for an immediate start in Salisbury, please submit your CV today to apply for this position.

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