Job Description

Role: Locum Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) – Crisis Team

Location: West Midlands

Hours: 22.5 hours per week (But must attend Wednesday mornings)

Rate: £26 per hour umbrella

Contract: Immediate start

Band: 6

About the Role:

Are you an experienced and compassionate Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) with a passion for helping individuals in crisis? We are seeking a dedicated Locum CPN to join a Crisis Team in the West Midlands. This is a vital role focused on supporting service users who frequently present in crisis, exploring alternative strategies to reduce urgent care attendances and admissions.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality, person-centered care to individuals experiencing mental health crises.

Collaborate with service users to develop tailored strategies for managing distress and reducing reliance on urgent care services.

Conduct assessments and interventions in community settings.

Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a holistic approach to care.

Support service users in accessing appropriate resources and services to promote recovery and well-being.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience: Significant experience working in a community mental health setting, particularly with individuals in crisis.

Skills: Strong communication, assessment, and intervention skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with service users.

Knowledge: A solid understanding of mental health crises and strategies to prevent frequent urgent care attendance or hospital admissions.

Flexibility: Availability to work 22.5 hours per week, including Wednesday mornings, with a flexible approach to scheduling the remaining hours.

Qualifications: Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration.

Why Join Us?

Competitive hourly rate of £26.

Flexible working pattern to suit your lifestyle.

Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals navigating mental health crises.

Supportive and collaborative team environment.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to bring your expertise and compassion to this rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief statement outlining your suitability for the position to

Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed as received, so early application is encouraged