CPN – Crisis – Band 6 – Birmingham

Job information

  • Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Community Psychiatric Nursing
  • Working arrangement: Site Based
  • Salary: £25.50 - 36.50 per hour
  • Published: April 23, 2025
Job reference: CPNCRISISBRMGHM
Consultant: Hannah Chapman

Are you a Band 6 CPN looking for a rewarding locum role in Birmingham?
We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!


Key Details:

  • Job Title: CPN Band 6

  • Location: Birmingham area

  • Duration: 3-month ongoing contract

  • Schedule: Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • End Date: TBC

  • Rate of Pay:

    • £25.50 – £26.50 per hour (Days)

    • £30.50 – £31.50 per hour (Nights/Saturdays)

    • £35.50 – £36.50 per hour (Sundays/Bank Holidays)

  • Contact: Hannah Chapman – 0203 475 4175 / hchapman@hg-mh.com


A Day in the Life of a CPN:

Join our team as a Community Psychiatric Nurse working within a dynamic Crisis Team. This role is perfect for professionals with psychiatric liaison or urgent care experience. Your core responsibilities include:

  • Conducting urgent mental health assessments in the community or emergency departments

  • Providing crisis intervention and risk management

  • Coordinating care and signposting to appropriate services

  • Liaising with multidisciplinary teams, including A&E, social services, and GPs

  • Supporting service users through acute episodes and facilitating early discharge

  • Maintaining thorough and accurate documentation in line with clinical standards


Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Current and valid NMC registration and PIN

  • Essential: Experience in psychiatric liaison or mental health crisis settings

  • Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments

  • Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills

  • Flexibility to work across a 7-day rota


Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This is a full-time position with long-day shifts (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM) across Monday to Sunday. The contract is ongoing for 3 months, with high potential for extension based on service need.


This opportunity won’t last long!
Contact Hannah Chapman today at 0203 475 4175 or email hchapman@hg-mh.com to apply or find out more.


Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

Hunter Gatherer is a leading UK recruitment agency specialising in Mental Health, Nursing, and Doctor locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We connect Mental Health Professionals (MHPs), Nurses, and Doctors with high-quality opportunities that match their skills, experience, and career goals.

With top locum pay rates, bi-weekly payments, and a 4.8-star Google rating, we offer a seamless and trusted recruitment experience. As part of the Hunter Gatherer Group, we’re proud to be ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For — because we put our candidates first.


The benefits of working with us:

✔ Fast & simple locum registration — get set up quickly
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✔ Specialist mental health recruitment consultants who understand your field
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