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Community Psychiatric Nurse

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Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) – NHS Agency Contract | Wisbech, Cambridge

Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting experienced Community Psychiatric Nurses (CPNs) for a full-time agency contract within the NHS Adults Community Mental Health Team based in the Wisbech area.

Contract Details:
  • Location: Wisbech, Cambridge (Community-based role)
  • Hours: Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Pay Rates:
    • £27.00 per hour (Umbrella)
    • £21.71 per hour (PAYE, inclusive)
    Role Overview: The successful candidate will manage a caseload of up to 25 patients with severe and enduring mental health conditions. This is a community-based role involving:

    • Administering depot injections and managing patients on Clozapine
    • Participating in the duty rota and assessment rota
    • Completing all clinical documentation including risk assessmentscare plans, and crisis plans
    • Managing safeguarding concerns and liaising with appropriate agencies
    • Working both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
    • Delivering meaningful interventions to support recovery and continuity of care
    • Engaging with external services to ensure a cohesive care journey for each patient
    Key Responsibilities:
    • Manage a defined caseload under the Care Programme Approach (CPA)
    • Conduct comprehensive mental health and risk assessments
    • Develop and implement individualised care plans and therapeutic interventions
    • Provide crisis intervention and ongoing support
    • Administer depot medication and monitor treatment compliance
    • Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
    • Liaise with GPs, social workers, and other healthcare professionals
    • Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with NHS standards
    • Supervise junior staff and student nurses as appropriate
    Incentives and Benefits:
    • £250 sign-up bonus for new nurses (paid in your first pay packet)
    • £250 referral bonus for every nurse you refer who completes a 3-month contract
    • Free DBS checks via fast-track online service
    • £250 training allowance
    • Three weekly payroll runs
    • Specialist mental health consultants as your single point of contact
    • Real-time job alerts via text and email
    • PAYE and Ltd company payment options available
    • Nationwide provider to over 40 NHS Trusts and 200+ local authorities
    Apply Now or Refer a Friend and Get Rewarded
    Send your CV to: andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk