Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) – Dartford – Band 6

Job information

  • Location: Kent
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Community Psychiatric Nursing
  • Working arrangement: Field Based
  • Salary: £26 - 27 per hour
  • Published: May 1, 2025
Job reference: JD – 24792
Consultant: Jake Davies

Are you a skilled and compassionate CPN looking for your next challenge?
Hunter Mental Health is currently supporting a fantastic opportunity for a Community Psychiatric Nurse to join a well-established NHS service based in Dartford.

Role: Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)
Location: Dartford, Kent
Duration: 3-month initial contract (with likely extension)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (37.5 hours per week)
Start Date: ASAP
Band: Band 6
Rate: £27 per hour
Contact: Jake Davies | jdavies@hg-mh.com | 0203 475 4175


What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Carrying a caseload of service users in the community

  • Conducting risk assessments, care planning, and MDT liaison

  • Delivering recovery-focused interventions and monitoring mental health status

  • Ensuring effective crisis management and safeguarding

  • Supporting holistic treatment planning in collaboration with the wider team


Requirements:

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC Pin Required)

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a CPN

  • Experience with community mental health frameworks and care coordination

  • Comfortable working autonomously and managing a caseload

  • Car driver with access to own vehicle preferred (mileage reimbursed)


Working Hours & Contract Length:

  • Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

  • Initially 3 months, with potential for extension


How to Apply:

If you’re a CPN ready for your next contract in Kent, apply today with your CV or reach out to Jake Davies directly at jdavies@hg-mh.com.


Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

  • Market-leading pay rates

  • Dedicated one-to-one service from an expert mental health consultant

  • Access to exclusive roles not available elsewhere

  • Quick and easy registration process

  • Support with compliance and DBS checks


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