CPN – Drug & Alcohol – East Grinstead – Band 6

Job information

  • Location: East Grinstead, West Sussex
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Community Psychiatric Nursing
  • Working arrangement: Hybrid
  • Salary: £25.50 - 26.50 per hour
  • Published: April 22, 2025
Job reference: CPNDRUG&ALC
Consultant: Hannah Chapman

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


Key Details:

  • Job Title: CPN Band 6

  • Location: East Grinstead area

  • Duration: 3-month ongoing contract

  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • End Date: TBC

  • Rate of Pay: £25.50 – £26.50 per hour

  • 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 specialist Drug & Alcohol Team. You’ll support individuals in recovery by offering expert assessment, care coordination, and therapeutic interventions. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering comprehensive assessments and risk evaluations

  • Developing and reviewing individual care plans in collaboration with service users

  • Supporting substitute prescribing and recovery-focused interventions

  • Working closely with recovery workers and multi-agency teams

  • Participating in safeguarding procedures and clinical reviews

  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation in line with service requirements


Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Current and valid NMC registration and PIN

  • Experience working in drug & alcohol/substance misuse services

  • Strong communication and clinical assessment skills

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

  • Commitment to delivering high-quality care

  • Possibility for some hybrid working


Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The contract is 3 months ongoing with a strong potential for extension depending on service needs.


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.

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