Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) - CMHTOP Team, Surrey

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Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse - CMHTOP Team

Service:Community Mental Health Team for Older People (CMHTOP)
Location:Surrey, UK
Contract Type:Permanent
Working Pattern:Full Time
Salary:Competitive (Band 6, dependent on experience)
About the role

We are seeking a motivated and compassionateBand 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)to join theCommunity Mental Health Team for Older People (CMHTOP)in Surrey. This role provides the opportunity to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused mental health care to older adults with complex mental health needs, supporting independence and improving quality of life.

You will work within a well-established multidisciplinary team that values collaborative practice, innovation, and person-centred care. This permanent, full-time position is ideal for a nurse who is passionate about older adult mental health and committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate community-based care.
Perks and benefits

• Permanent, full-time employmentoffering long-term stability
• Competitive Band 6 salary, reflective of skills and experience
• Supportive and progressive working environmentfocused on staff wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Access to modern clinical resources and evidence-based practice
• Opportunity to work in Surrey, offering an excellent balance between work and lifestyle

Job purpose

To deliver high-quality mental health nursing care to older adults with complex mental health needs, promoting recovery, maintaining independence, and enhancing overall wellbeing within a community setting.
Key responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensivemental health, risk, and capacity assessmentsfor older adults.
• Manage a definedcommunity caseload, acting asCare Coordinatorunder the Care Programme Approach (CPA).
• Develop, implement, and regularly reviewperson-centred care plansin partnership with service users, carers, and professionals.
• Deliverevidence-based nursing interventions, including medication management and physical health monitoring.
• Administerdepot medicationand support treatment adherence.
• Identify and managesafeguarding concernsin line with Trust and local authority procedures.
• Work collaboratively within amultidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists.
• Liaise effectively withGPs, primary care services, voluntary agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in MDT meetings, case reviews, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidentialelectronic clinical records.
• Ensure practice complies with theNMC Code, Trust policies, and relevant legislation.
• Contribute toclinical audits, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance, supervision, and support tojunior staff and students, acting as a professional role model.

Person specification
Essential criteria

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) withcurrent NMC registration.
• Post-registration experience inmental health nursing, ideally within community services.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions affectingolder adults, including dementia.
• Experience inrisk assessment, care planning, and CPA processes.
• Ability to manage complex caseloadsautonomously.
• Excellentcommunication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Basic IT skills for electronic patient record systems.
• Full UK driving licencewith access to a vehicle for community-based work.

Desirable criteria

• Experience withinOlder Adult Mental Health services.
• Knowledge of theMental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation.
• Experience supervising junior staff or students.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake training.

Why Surrey

Surrey offers an exceptional quality of life, combining beautiful countryside, vibrant communities, and excellent transport links to London and surrounding areas. It provides an ideal setting for professionals seeking career progression alongside a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
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