How to Hire Band 5 CPN Nurses in the UK
There are many questions which come up when looking to hire qualified and specialized Nursing Staff – What are the qualification requirements, what training support do they need, and what is the pay scale to work towards are just a few questions which employers may battle with while searching for the perfect candidate. Today we look at Community Psychiatric Nurses (CPN), and the best steps to follow to hire a CPN Nurse nearby, and very importantly, the benefits of partnering with Mayfair specialist Nurses in your recruitment journey.
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How to hire a Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) in the UK
Facilities, practices and hospitals can simply reach out to Mayfair Specialist Nurses to arrange a list of agency nurses to be proposed to you, once you have given our team a description of the role, our booking consultants collect the highest qualified candidates and send you a list of CVs and a proposal to consider. Once you choose your placement, your staff is booked. Simple.
We boast a 24/7 support service, giving you access to our bookings teams around the clock, allowing you to fill short notice shifts quickly and efficiently.
All staff which we place have been through the following process:
Registration
Confirmation of qualifications and compliance requirements
Screening
Interview
We also require our UK nurses to possess a trackable working history, with references which we verify.
So, when you choose to partner with Mayfair Specialist Nursing Agency to hire medical staff, you know you are getting the highest quality candidates available.
What is a CPN Nurse?
CPN stands for Community Psychiatric Nurse, and these practitioners provide care to a wide range of patient mental health conditions, ranging from Anxiety to bi-polar disorder. They are specialized Band 5 Nursing Staff, with additional training and experience working with patients who suffer from mental health disorders.
A Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) is a specialized mental health professional who provides care and support to individuals within the community setting. They work closely with people experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or psychosis.
Where do most Psychiatric Nurses Work?
As with most illnesses and conditions, mental health requires regular, consistent care, and this can be provided in one, or a few of these settings, depending on the severity and need of each respective patient.
Hospitals
Outpatient Settings
Private Practice
School Districts
Correctional Facilities
Nursing Schools
They may work in various community settings, such as patients' homes, primary care clinics, or community mental health centers. Overall, the role of a Community Psychiatric Nurse is to deliver high-quality, person-centered care to individuals with mental health challenges and to help them achieve optimal mental well-being within their community.
What is a Community Psychiatic Nurse’s Job Description?
The primary role of a CPN is to assess the mental health needs of their patients and develop individualized care plans. They work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and general practitioners, to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
CPNs provide a wide range of services, which may include conducting mental health assessments, administering medication, monitoring and managing symptoms, offering counseling and therapy, coordinating care and support services, and providing education and advice to patients and their families. In addition, CPNs play a vital role in advocating for their patients' rights and ensuring they have access to the resources and support they need.
Qualities of a Great CPN Nurse:
We believe that specialized Nurses need so much more than just the qualifications to get by. So, when choosing staff to represent our brand, we look for these qualities and abilities in the candidates which we screen:
Communication
Problem Solving
Compassionate
Critical Thinker
Patience and
Analytical Skills
Community Psychiatric Nurse Roles and Responsibilities – CPN Job description
The role and responsibilities of a Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) can vary depending on the specific context and employer. However, here are some common roles and responsibilities associated with the CPN role:
Assessments: Conducting thorough mental health assessments to understand the specific needs and challenges of respective individuals.
Care planning: Developing and implementing personalized care plans that address the mental health needs of respective patients. This may involve collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
Medication management: Administering and monitoring psychotropic medications to patients.
Symptom management: Monitoring and managing symptoms of mental health disorders, such as mood changes, assessing risk factors, and implementing appropriate improvements to the care plan.
Counseling and therapy: Providing therapeutic support, such as individual or group counseling sessions, to help patients address physical or emotional difficulties associated with their disorder.
Liaison and coordination: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and holistic care.
Advocacy: Advocating for patients' rights and ensuring they have access to appropriate healthcare services, resources, and support within the community.
Education and support: Providing education and guidance to patients, families, and carers about mental health conditions, treatment options, and strategies for self-care and coping.
Crisis intervention: Assisting in crisis situations, such as assessing risk and implementing appropriate interventions to ensure the safety of patients.
Documentation and record-keeping: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records.
It's important to note that CPNs may have additional responsibilities based on their specific job setting or employer's requirements. When you hire your CPN nurse with Mayfair Specialist Nurses, these are a few of the basic requirements and job description which we lay out for our staff, it is important to note, that when your nurse joins you, be clear about your expectations and processes, to ensure they are aware and able to strive to achieve your standard of care.
We are available 24/7 however, so please feel free to reach out to our team with any special instructions, and we will gladly relay the instruction.
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CPN Nurse Salary and Billing Cycles – How does it work?
We provide a thorough and reliable service for hiring qualified Nursing staff across the UK, 24 hours a day. Signing up to be a client is free, and you only pay for the hours you use, making the billing structure easy to understand and reliable. Staff are paid by the hour with payments taking place weekly, covering the shifts which they have worked. We bill our clients according to actual hours worked, according to our staff timesheets.
Below are a few of the benefits of choosing Mayfair:
Compliance and credential checking
24/7 service from consultants
And weekly payment of our staff, on your behalf
All Staff are cleared for work prior to being placed with clients, which means that your nurse will also have solid trackable work experience, a clear criminal record, a valid right to work, a full vaccination history and be registered with the NMC, as prescribed.
Private psychiatric nurse
Psychiatric Nurses are highly trained individuals, who can work independently, or as a part of a bigger team, collaborating with Doctors, Psychiatrics and other healthcare professionals. It is important to note that if you are looking to hire a CPN for yourself, and you are not a medical facility or private practice, it is important to be diagnosed by a doctor before deciding to pursue psychiatric treatment. If a private CPN nurse is a recommendation, then please do reach out to find your perfect CPN nurse for your specific needs.
We also have a wide range of home care nurses available should you be looking for homecare solutions.
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