We have a very exciting new opportunity to recruit to a Band 5 to Band 6 Progression CPN at Ramsgate House. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Community Psychiatric Nurses to join our fantastic community team within the Salford division.
Salford Community Mental Health Services are a committed integrated service that strives to provide quality recovery‑based support to people with severe and enduring mental health related difficulties.
We will consider applications from B5s about to qualify or experienced B5s who want to transition into the B6 role with a fully supported integration and coaching process.
Within the progression role we will develop your skills from B5 to B6 within the 12‑month period if you have experience, or 2 years following a preceptorship programme. Once you enter the progression part of the training you can move to the Band 6 role at any time once all competencies are completed. It is a flexible development opportunity. All applicants are expected to transition to the B6 role within 12 months for experienced staff or 2 years for new staff, or the position may be at risk. You will receive supervision, training and support throughout the process.
Responsibilities
* Organisation and delivery of depot, lithium and Clozapine clinics.
* Oversight of the physical health agenda and management of a defined caseload of non‑complex service users within a recovery model using evidence‑based holistic assessments and interventions.
* Initial caseload includes individuals treated with depot medication, clozapine and lithium.
* Key role in supporting the mental and physical health agenda within the team.
* Knowledge and understanding of the CPA process as a Community Psychiatric Nurse.
Ramsgate House CMHT is keen to support the development of all nurses, encouraging career progression within the team and fully supporting preceptorship nurses.
Competency profile and person specification are attached and must be met within the agreed period. Each team will provide the support and time required to meet these requirements.
Benefits
* Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for evenings (8 pm onwards) and Saturdays, 60% additional for Sundays and bank holidays.
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years.
* Excellent pension.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Salary sacrifice car scheme.
* Wellbeing programme.
* Blue Light Card discounts.
This advert closes on Sunday 31 May 2026.
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