Community Psychiatric Nurse (Band 6) – High Pay, Flexible Contract in Somerset – Older Adult

Job information

  • Location: Somerset
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Community Psychiatric Nursing
  • Working arrangement: Field Based
  • Salary: £25 - 26 per hour
  • Published: February 20, 2025
Job reference: 29416
Consultant: Owen Bowerman

 

Are you a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) looking for a rewarding locum role in Somerset? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility working in an older persons community mental htealth team!

  • Job Title: Community Psychiatric Nurse (Band 6)
  • Location: Somerset
  • Duration: 3 months (with potential extension)
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • End Date: TBC (subject to extension)
  • Rate of Pay: £26.00 per hour
  • Contact: Owen Bowerman – 020 3475 4175 – obowerman@hg-mh.com

What You’ll Be Doing:

Join our team as a Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) and play a key role in improving the lives of adults with mental health conditions. In this role, you will:

Manage a caseload of patients with mental health difficulties
Assess & manage risk, ensuring patient safety
Deliver brief interventions and monitor mental health state
Conduct assessments & clinics (if an RMN)
Participate in duty work, supporting the wider team
✔ Work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Valid NMC registration (RMN) or Social Work qualification
✔ Experience working in adult community mental health services
✔ Strong assessment, risk management & communication skills
✔ Ability to work autonomously & within a team
In-person work preferred, but remote considered for the right candidate

Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This role offers a full-time position from Monday to Friday (9-5) with flexibility where possible. The contract is initially 3 months with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and service needs.

This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Owen Bowerman today at 020 3973 4814 or email obowerman@hg-mh.com or click below to apply now.


Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health, incorporating HG Nursing and HG Doctors, is a leading UK recruitment agency for Mental Health Professionals, specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We help RMNs, CPNs, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Talking Therapists find high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.

With exclusive roles and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience. We’re also ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For.

The benefits of working with us:

Fast & simple locum registration – get set up quickly
A network of like-minded mental health, nursing, and medical professionals
Reliable, high-paying locum jobs with bi-weekly payroll
Specialist recruitment consultants who understand your field
Exclusive NHS & private sector job opportunities
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