Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) – Ashford – Band 6

Job information

  • Location: Kent
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Community Psychiatric Nursing
  • Working arrangement: Field Based
  • Salary: £26 - 27 per hour
  • Published: April 14, 2025
Job reference: JD – 24787
Consultant: Jake Davies

Ready for a new opportunity in Kent?
Are you an experienced CPN looking for a full-time role with a supportive team?


Band 6 CPN – Ashford (Kent)
Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Ongoing contract
No remote working – must reliably commute to Ashford
£27.00 per hour
Contact Jake at Hunter MH on 0203 475 4175


What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Triage and screen referrals, with support from a senior clinician

  • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and clinical assessments for adults aged 18–70

  • Respond to safeguarding and clinical risk concerns identified during assessment

  • Occasionally support or attend home visits (rare but required)

  • Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping using Microsoft Word and Outlook

  • Work with individuals presenting with a range of mental health conditions, from mild-moderate anxiety to complex trauma and enduring psychosis


Requirements:

  • Access to KMPT RIO and eMEDS, and familiarity with In-Phase

  • Strong clinical risk assessment skills (quality assessed during interview)

  • Competence in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook and Word)

  • Up-to-date training in personal safety, breakaway, safeguarding and Data Protection

  • Experience conducting assessments in a community setting


Working Hours & Contract:

  • Full-time – 37.5 hours per week

  • Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

  • No home working – must attend onsite in Ashford


Interested? Call Jake on 0203 475 4175 to apply or find out more.


Why work with Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

  • Market-leading pay rates

  • Weekly payroll

  • Straightforward compliance process

  • One-to-one support from an experienced consultant

  • Access to roles across the UK


Referral bonus available – earn up to £250 if you refer a friend or colleague!

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