Within our mental health services, we have wards caring for anyone requiring inpatient care, providing wonderful opportunities and facilities for patients, as well as having Section 136 suites in two sites across the county to provide a place of safety which the police can bring people to.
You will carry out all duties required from a registered mental health nurse on an acute inpatient area alongside being a named nurse for the section 136 suite, working alongside a multi-disciplinary team to carry out a diverse range of duties, ensuring the section 136 suite is the least restrictive option.
Main duties of the job
1. To participate in the delivery of psychiatric care services, with a priority area being the section 136 suite, for the local population within the contract specification between Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and its purchasers, within budgetary limits and service specifications under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor and the Ward Manager.
2. Ensure all obligations of the Mental Health Act and the Code of Practice are fulfilled and other mental health legislation is complied with in accordance with the Care Programme Approach and Care Management Systems.
3. To implement progressive, innovative and socially inclusive care plans with emphasis on user involvement.
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.
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
Education/Qualifications
Essential
1. Current professional registration - NMC
2. Professional qualification - RMN
Experience and Skills
Essential
1. Current experience of working in an inpatient environment post qualification.
2. Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs.
3. Experience in managing a team/service.
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bodmin Hospital
Boundary Road
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
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