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Championing Senior Wellness: Experienced CPN for Older Adults Wanted!
We are looking for the very best mental health practitioner to work with our client in the Cambridge area. If you’re looking for your next challenge, congratulations! You’ve just found it!
Here are the top-level details:
- Job Title: Mental Health Practitioner
- Band 6
- Location: Cambridge
- Duration: 3 months
- 9-5 Monday to Friday
- Start Date: ASAP
- Rate of pay: ÂŁ25-26 p/h umbrella days
- Must holder a Valid Full UK Drivers License
A Day in the Life in an older adult home treatment team:
As a Mental Health Practitioner specialising in adults, you will play a crucial role in delivering NHS community mental health services. Your responsibilities will include:
TA day in the life of an older adult home treatment team starts with a morning briefing, where the team—comprising nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and psychiatrists—reviews patient updates and plans visits. They then travel to patients' homes, providing mental health support, medication management, and therapy while assessing risks and well-being. Collaboration is key, as team members liaise with families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care. The afternoon may involve crisis interventions, care plan adjustments, and documentation. The day ends with a debrief, ensuring continuity of care and preparing for the next day’s challenges.
Requirements and qualifications required for this role:
- Current and valid registration with the NMC.
- Proven experience within a CMHT or community mental health experience. Ideally with older adults.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
- Members of staff should be a driver and have Crisis Team or Psych Liaison experience.
Benefits of working with Hunter Gatherer Mental Health:
- Quick & simple online registration.
- Join the community and be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.
- As part of the HG Ventures Group of Companies you’ll get bi-weekly payments you can trust.
- Represented by Mental Health sector experts, we listen, understand your needs, and represent you professionally.
- A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.
- Access to the very best roles nationwide.
- As part of the Hunter Gatherer Mental Health network, you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.
- Market knowledge, advice and knowledge sharing on market trends and opportunities.
- Access to exclusive Hunter Mental Health events and discounted CPD.
- Customer service, it’s a simple philosophy but one we are passionate about.
How to apply:
If this job sounds perfect for you, please call Cameron McCoy on on (phone number removed).
You could also send your CV to (url removed) to find out more about other Mental Health Nursing roles we have available.
Not available for this position? Recommend a friend or colleague! We operate a simple and transparent scheme – we pay you £250 for a successful placement (qualifying period applies).
About us:
Hunter Gatherer Mental Health are one of the UK’s leading specialist Mental Health recruitment agencies.
Our job is to listen, respond and support you in your career goals. To understand your needs and partner with you to help you achieve them. We’ll always be by your side finding you the right job at the right time, with friendly, caring service. What’s more, we pay leading rates with multiple pay runs each week, so you’ll never be left waiting. Just one of the reasons for our group's excellent 4.7 Google rating.
Oh, and we’re also one of the top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For…
