An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time enthusiastic, vibrant, Senior Staff Nurse, to work in our community branch of the Mental Health Rehabilitation Service.

The Community Mental Health Rehabilitation team provides a service across the whole county of Cornwall supporting people recovering from complex and enduring mental health issues.

The Community Rehabilitation Mental Health team works collaboratively as part of a wider structure within Cornwall Foundation Trust, this includes carers, families, other specialists e.g., Early Intervention Team, we also assist with the discharges of patient from the acute wards and work alongside housing providers, education, pharmacy,

We take a person-centred approach in developing individualised dialogue plus care plans. In addition, the post holder will have a key role supporting discharges from the acute wards, supervising the band 4 social inclusion team and lead HCAs as well as participating in the continued review and development of the rehabilitation service. Regular individual support and supervision is provided. This is a full-time post following a shift pattern

We are proud of our innovative and patient safety focused culture. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange a visit to the unit to find out more.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver a high quality mental health service to those individuals with severe and/or enduringmental health problems.
• Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of persons withmental health needs. Maintaining clinical documentation, ensuring robust care plans and riskassessments are in place and reviewed regularly.
• To provide clinical advice, education, support and training to junior staff within the team andprimary healthcare teams, other professionals, relatives and carers on the management ofmental health problems.
• Participate in caseload management.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health.We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases.Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon.As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Current professional registration - NMC
• Professional qualification - RMN
• Extensive experience of working with mental health patients
• Evidence of post basic training

Skills

Essential

• Ability to supervise staff, demonstrating the highest clinical standards

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

County wide position

county wide position

County wide

PL26 6AD

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201-24-553