CPN - Older Adults 65 - Eastbourne Area - Band 6 needed!

re you a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse looking for a rewarding locum role in Eastbourne?
We have an exciting opportunity to join an Older Adults Mental Health Team, offering excellent pay, full-time hours, and the chance to make a meaningful difference supporting individuals aged 65+ in the community.

• Job Title: Community Psychiatric Nurse - Band 6

• Location: Eastbourne area

• Duration: 3-month ongoing contract

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Start Date: ASAP

• End Date: TBC

• Rate of Pay: £25.27 - £26.27 per hour

• Contact: Hannah Chapman - /

Join a supportive and experienced community mental health team providing care to older adults living with dementia and complex mental health needs. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out specialist mental health assessments in the community

• Developing and reviewing care plans tailored to the individual needs of older adults

• Delivering compassionate, evidence-based interventions to support patients and carers

• Liaising with families, carers, GPs, and wider MDT teams

• Supporting patients through medication management, risk assessments, and care coordination

• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and contributing to safeguarding processes

• Current and valid NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse

• Essential: Previous experience working with older adults and dementia

• Strong communication, empathy, and clinical decision-making skills

• Ability to manage a community caseload independently

• Full UK driver's licence and access to a car required

This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The contract is 3 months ongoing, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and service need.

Contact Hannah Chapman today at or email to apply or find out more.

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