Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) – Coventry
Service Care Solutions is recruiting for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to work on a full-time contract within the NHS in Coventry. This role operates Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM, offering a competitive pay rate of £27 per hour (LTD/Umbrella).
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties:
Medication Management – Ordering, monitoring, requesting prescriptions, administering medications (including depot injections), safe disposal of sharps and confidential waste, and documentation.
Caseload Management – Overseeing patient care and ensuring effective treatment plans.
Risk Assessment & Crisis Response – Attending daily risk meetings, responding to urgent crises, and escalating risks when necessary.
Assessments & Interventions – Conducting patient assessments, care planning, and liaising with appropriate professionals and third-sector organizations.
Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Working – Attending ward rounds, tribunals, and professional meetings.
Safeguarding – Raising and managing safeguarding concerns and attending Section 42 meetings.
Legislation & Compliance – Working within relevant laws, policies, and procedures, including MHA, GDPR, and Human Rights regulations.
Clinical Administration – Preparing reports, managing referrals, maintaining accurate records, and completing relevant paperwork.Non-Clinical Duties:
Supervision & Mentoring – Providing and attending supervision sessions, mentoring students, and engaging in training.
Leadership & Delegation – Chairing meetings, deputizing when required, and ensuring compliance with lone working policies.
Business & Operational Responsibilities – Attending business meetings, maintaining accurate calendars, and requesting necessary equipment.
Health & Safety Compliance – Conducting clinic room audits, health checks, and ensuring compliance with trust policies.Requirements:
Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification.
Experience working in a community mental health setting.
A valid NMC registration.
Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Andrew Wiles at (url removed) for further details