CPN – Addictions Team

Job information

  • Location: London, Greater London
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Community Psychiatric Nursing
  • Working arrangement: Site Based
  • Salary: £26 - 27 per hour
  • Published: April 9, 2025
Job reference: 30982
Consultant: Cameron McCoy

xciting Opportunity: Band 6 CPN – Drug & Alcohol/Addictions Team

We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

Job Title: Community Psychiatric Nurse (Band 6)
Location: SE London
Duration: 3 months
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Rate of Pay: £27 per hour (umbrella)
Contact: Cameron McCoy – 0203 475 4175 / cmccoy@hg-mh.com


What You’ll Be Doing:
Join a dedicated Drug and Alcohol/Addictions team as a Band 6 CPN, supporting service users with substance misuse and complex mental health needs. Your key responsibilities will include:

✔ Managing a caseload of clients with dual diagnosis presentations
✔ Delivering person-centred, recovery-focused care plans
✔ Conducting assessments and providing evidence-based interventions
✔ Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies
✔ Supporting harm-reduction strategies and relapse prevention
✔ Monitoring mental and physical health, including administering medication
✔ Safeguarding and risk management


Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need:

✔ A valid NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
✔ Experience in addiction/substance misuse or dual diagnosis settings
✔ Strong assessment and crisis intervention skills
✔ Excellent communication and team-working abilities
✔ Ability to work autonomously and within MDTs
✔ A full UK driver’s license is preferred but not essential


Working Hours & Contract Duration:
This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM. Initial 3-month contract with strong potential for extension based on service needs and performance.

This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Cameron McCoy today at 0203 475 4175 or email cmccoy@hg-mh.com to apply.

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