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 (url removed)

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