band 6 community psychiatric nurse (cpn).

Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) - Care Coordinator

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne

Client: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (CMHT)

Contract: 3 Months Temporary / Agency

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 08:00-16:00 or 09:00-17:00)

Pay Rate: £19.38 - £25.46 per hour (dependent on shift pattern/experience)

Make a Real Difference in Community Mental Health

Are you a dedicated mental health professional looking to make a meaningful impact? Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a compassionate, highly skilled Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) / Care Coordinator to join an established Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) based in Ashton-under-Lyne.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, integrated service that champions a multidisciplinary approach to recovery, independence, and holistic patient care.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: £19.38 - £25.46 per hour
• Predictable Schedule: Monday to Friday, standard core hours (09:00-17:00 or 08:00-16:00)
• Contract Length: 3-month placement with potential extension
• Collaborative Environment: An integrated setup alongside local authority partners and MDT specialists

Key Responsibilities

As a Care Coordinator, you will manage a caseload of individuals aged 16 and over presenting with severe and enduring mental health and social care needs:

• Assessments: Conduct comprehensive, holistic health, social care, and risk assessments.
• Care Planning: Develop, implement, evaluate, and monitor collaborative, person-centered care plans.
• Risk Management: Formulate proactive risk mitigation strategies and clinical safety plans.
• Therapeutic Support: Deliver evidence-based psychological/emotional interventions, advice, and psychoeducation to service users and carers.
• Empowerment: Champion patient autonomy, informed choice, and shared decision-making throughout the care pathway.
• Teamwork: Actively participate in weekly MDT reviews, handovers, and the team's shared duty rota function.

Candidate Requirements

• Registration: Current, valid NMC registration (Registered Mental Health Nurse / RMN).
• Experience: Minimum of 6 months recent community psychiatric nursing experience within the NHS.
• Clinical Skills: Confident in autonomous risk formulation, crisis management, and caseload coordination.
• Approach: Excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgment, and a patient-first ethos.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your community mental health career?

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