Dorchester, Dorset, England
Health, Nursing
Contract | Full Time
ASAP
29/04/2025
27/05/2025
Are you a Band 6 CPN looking for a rewarding locum role in Dorchester? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!
Key Details:
Job Title: CPN Band 6
Location: Dorchester area
Duration: 3-month ongoing contract
Schedule: Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: TBC
Rate of Pay:
£25.50 - £26.50 per hour (Days)
£30.50 - £31.50 per hour (Nights/Saturdays)
£35.50 - £36.50 per hour (Sundays/Bank Holidays)
A Day in the Life of a CPN:
Join our team as a Community Psychiatric Nurse working within a dynamic Crisis Team. This exciting role is ideal for professionals with psychiatric liaison or urgent mental health care experience. Your core responsibilities include:
Conducting urgent mental health assessments in community and hospital settings
Delivering crisis interventions, safety planning, and risk management
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and facilitate safe discharges
Managing a caseload of service users in acute psychological distress
Maintaining detailed and accurate clinical documentation
Requirements & Qualifications:
Current and valid NMC registration and PIN
Essential: Experience working in psychiatric liaison or mental health crisis services
Strong clinical decision-making and crisis management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Flexibility to work across a 7-day rota with long shifts
Working Hours & Contract Duration:
This is a full-time role offering long-day shifts (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) across Monday to Sunday. The contract is initially for 3 months ongoing, with a strong potential for extension based on service requirements.
Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?
Hunter Gatherer is a leading UK recruitment agency specialising in Mental Health, Nursing, and Doctor locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We connect Mental Health Professionals (MHPs), Nurses, and Doctors with high-quality opportunities that match their skills, experience, and career goals.
With top locum pay rates, bi-weekly payments, and a 4.8-star Google rating, we offer a seamless and trusted recruitment experience. As part of the Hunter Gatherer Group, we're proud to be ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For - because we put our candidates first.
The benefits of working with us:
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