Locum CPN CAMHS Crisis Band 6 - High Pay, Flexible Contract in Manchester!

Are you a Band 6 CPN looking for a rewarding locum role in Manchester? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

• Job Title: CPN CAMHS Crisis Band 6
• Location: Manchester
• Duration: 6 month ongoing
• Schedule: Monday to Sunday ( 8am to 8pm, 8am to 4pm or 12pm to 8pm )
• Start Date: 2 weeks
• End Date: September 2025
• Rate of Pay: £26 per hour for Days, £31 per hour for Saturdays/Nights and £36 per hour for Sundays/Bank Holidays
• Contact: Eric Lopes – /

What You’ll Be Doing:

Join our team as a CPN and play a key role in improving the lives of Mental Health patients. In this role, you will:

• This role is as a band 6 Mental Health Practitioner within the CAMHS Crisis team working alongside senior clinical staff you will respond rapidly to requests for assistance when a young person is presenting in crisis.
• You will contribute to the assessment and management of young people experiencing episodes of crisis within a clear and structured Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction framework and identify therapeutic goals to support the young person and families/carers. You will refer on to specialist in-patient services as necessary or work collaboratively with other services involved to reduce the need for inpatient care.
• You will develop holistic, safety and recovery focused care plans and mobilise support around the child and family to promote
• resilience and reduce the likelihood of future crisis episodes.
• As a member of the multi-disciplinary team the service will intensively support young people and families under a number of different pathways including an inreach and assessment model where a young person has been admitted to a paediatric ward, rapid intervention on 72 hour care pathways and longer term intervention on 4-6 week care pathways.

Requirements and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• a current and valid NMC registration and pin
• experience working with Mental Health patients
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care

Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This role offers a flexible working position requires availability from Monday to Friday with flexibility where possible. The contract is for 3 months with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and service needs.

This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Eric Lopes today at or email or click below to apply now.

Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health, incorporating HG Nursing and HG Doctors, is a leading UK recruitment agency for Mental Health Professionals, specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We help RMNs, CPNs, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Talking Therapists find high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.

With exclusive roles and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience. We’re also ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For.

The benefits of working with us:

? Fast & simple locum registration – get set up quickly
? A network of like-minded mental health, nursing and medical professionals
? Reliable, high-paying locum jobs with bi-weekly payroll
? Specialist recruitment consultants who understand your field
? Exclusive NHS & private sector job opportunities
? CV marketing & business development support
? Industry insights, networking events & discounted CPD

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