Job Description
Locum Band 6 CPN – Dementia Team – High Pay, Flexible Contract in Inverness!
JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) with experience in dementia care? We have an exciting locum opportunity in Inverness, offering great pay and flexibility!
Job Title: Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) – Dementia TeamLocation: InvernessDuration: 3 months ongoingSchedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMStart Date: ASAPEnd Date: OngoingRate of Pay: £35 per hourContact: Ozan Topbas – /
What You’ll Be Doing:
Join our Dementia Team as a Band 6 CPN and provide specialist mental health support to individuals living with dementia. Your responsibilities will include:
* Conducting comprehensive mental health and cognitive assessments for individuals with dementia.
* Developing and implementing personalised care plans to support patients and their families.
* Providing specialist interventions to manage challenging behaviors and cognitive decline.
* Supporting patients with medication management and monitoring side effects.
* Offering crisis intervention and risk management strategies to ensure patient safety.
* Liaising with families, social workers, GPs, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records in line with NHS standards and guidelines.
Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A current and valid NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse.
* Previous experience working with dementia patients in a mental health setting.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* The ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
* A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?
Hunter Gatherer Mental Health, incorporating HG Nursing and HG Doctors, is a leading UK recruitment agency for Mental Health Professionals, specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We help RMNs, CPNs, CAMHS Practitioners, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Talking Therapists find high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.
With exclusive roles and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience. We’re also ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For.
The benefits of working with us:
? Fast & simple locum registration – get set up quickly? A network of like-minded mental health, nursing, and medical professionals? Reliable, high-paying locum jobs with bi-weekly payroll? Specialist recruitment consultants who understand your field? Exclusive NHS & private sector job opportunities? CV marketing & business development support? Industry insights, networking events & discounted CPD
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