Are you a Band 6 CPN looking for a rewarding locum role in Hailsham? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!
Key Details:
Job Title: CPN Band 6
Location: Hailsham 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)
A Day in the Life of a CPN:
Join our team as a Community Psychiatric Nurse working within a fast-paced Psychiatric Liaison Team. This role is ideal for professionals with strong experience in urgent care mental health. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Conducting mental health assessments within emergency departments and general hospital settings
2. Providing rapid response and short-term crisis support
3. Developing risk management and discharge plans
4. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support safe transitions of care
5. Managing a varied caseload of service users in acute psychological distress
6. Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
Requirements & Qualifications:
1. Current and valid NMC registration and PIN
2. Essential: Experience in psychiatric liaison or mental health crisis services
3. Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
4. Ability to manage high-pressure situations with calm and professionalism
5. Flexibility to work across a 7-day rota
Working Hours & Contract Duration:
This full-time role requires availability for long-day shifts (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM), Monday to Sunday. The contract is 3 months ongoing, with strong potential for extension depending on performance and service needs.
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