Community Psychiatric Nurse

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Band 6 Triage Nurse – Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP)

Location: Peterborough (Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Pay Rate: £27 per hour (Ltd/Umbrella)
Contract Type: Full-time, ongoing contract

Overview: Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to join the 18+ Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Team in Peterborough. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a forward-thinking, recovery-focused NHS team supporting individuals at a critical stage of their mental health journey.

The service supports individuals aged 14–65 who are experiencing first-episode psychosis or symptoms indicating early psychotic experiences. The aim is to provide timely intervention, reduce the duration of untreated psychosis, and improve long-term outcomes through early, assertive, and person-centred support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Triage & Assessment: Act as the initial point of clinical contact for new referrals. Conduct timely and thorough assessments to determine urgency, risk, and appropriate care pathways.
• Care Coordination: Contribute to MDT discussions and treatment planning. Support the allocation of service users to appropriate clinicians.
• Caseload Management: Carry a small, manageable caseload to provide direct support, care coordination, and therapeutic interventions in line with EIP best practices.
• Liaison & Collaboration: Attend inpatient ward rounds (mostly via video conferencing), liaise with families, carers, and other services (e.g., GPs, social care, schools), and provide feedback to referrers.
• Crisis Management & Duty Cover: Provide cover on the duty rota to manage urgent calls, mental health crises, and support colleagues with risk management.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records and contribute to care planning, CPA meetings, and risk assessments in accordance with NHS Trust policies.

The Current Service & Team Context:

The EIP team is currently supported by an agency nurse who works four days per week and has been pivotal in managing urgent triage, supporting new assessments, and maintaining a steady caseload. This has greatly benefited the permanent team—allowing them to refocus on clinical priorities, address overdue documentation, attend essential training, and improve patient flow.

This new Band 6 role is being brought in to provide additional capacity, help clear waiting lists, and enhance the service’s ability to provide responsive and high-quality care to individuals at a vulnerable point in their lives.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a valid NMC registration
• Proven experience in community mental health, EIP, or crisis services
• Confident in mental health assessments, risk management, and safeguarding
• Able to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong IT, communication, and documentation skills
• Knowledge of CPA, NICE Guidelines for Psychosis, and recovery-focused care models is highly desirable

To apply or request more information, please contact:
Andrew Wiles – Mental Health Recruitment Specialist
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