Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) – Essex

Company: Athona Limited
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Location: Essex
Job Description:

Job Title: Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)

Specialty: Community Mental Health

Location: Essex

Salary: £27 Per Hour

Description

We are currently seeking a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to work with our NHS client within a Senior Community Mental Health Team in Essex.

This is a 12-week placement with an ASAP start. The working pattern is Monday to Wednesday, 09:00–17:00, with a half day on Thursday.

Job Role

  • Take responsibility for duty cover as the designated duty person of the day.
  • Assess service users’ care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
  • Support service users referred to the team for assessment and treatment.
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with healthcare professionals.
  • Maintain standards of care within the specialist community mental health team.
  • Participate in the training and education of staff seconded to the service.
  • Help ensure an integrated assessment and treatment service is provided to clients.
  • Promote effective interdisciplinary working and maintain a positive team environment.

Essential for the role

  • Current NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse.
  • Relevant experience in community mental health services.
  • Experience assessing care needs and developing care plans.Ability to undertake duty responsibilities and respond to service users’ needs.
  • Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong communication, organisational and clinical assessment skills.
  • Commitment to maintaining professional standards and high-quality patient care.
  • Availability to start ASAP for 12 weeks.
  • Availability to work Monday to Wednesday, 09:00–17:00, and a half day on Thursday.

What We Offer

  • Industry-leading in-house revalidation and appraisal support team
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Access to exclusive NHS roles through our preferred supplier status
  • A dedicated consultant offering tailored support
  • A generous referral scheme

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Posted: October 25th, 2026