Developmental Community Psychiatrist Nurse - DOPMH
Band 5 - Band 6
Main area: Dementia and Older people's Mental Health services.
Grade: Band 5 - Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 201-25-100
Site: Redruth
Town: Redruth
Salary: £29,970 - £44,962 Per Annum/ Pro Rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/02/2025 23:59
Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.
Job overview
The Dementia & Older People's Mental Health Service in Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation provides assessment and treatment to people living with dementia and adults with functional mental health difficulties and increased complexity associated with physical ill health and the physiology of ageing.
This post is for a Community Psychiatrist Nurse working with people who have a dementia illness and/or a functional mental health illness, the latter the age of 75 and over.
The post is based at Redruth, with the Cober DOPMH Team, visiting people at home, in care homes and supporting our community health and social care teams.
The team in which you would be based has the following disciplines: A Consultant Psychiatrist, a Team Manager, a Memory Assessment Nurse, fellow Band 6 CPN's, a Clinical Psychologist, Primary Care & Dementia Practitioner's, a Dementia Liaison Nurse, Health Care Assistants, and an Occupational Therapist.
You will be a qualified professional RMN and have experience of working with people with dementia and/or mental health disorders and be able to manage a caseload under the Care Programme Approach placing the person at the centre of care in a busy but rewarding role. The ability to work in partnership with carers/family members and services in the community is essential.
Proposed interview date: to be confirmed
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide assessment, treatment and care co-ordination to two broad client groups:
* People living with dementia.
* Frail adults living with a range of mental health needs with the increased complexity associated with physical ill health and the physiology of ageing.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specificationEducation/QualificationEssential criteria
* Current professional registration – NMC.
* Professional qualification – RMN.
Skills & AptitudeEssential criteria
* Substantial experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems.
* Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
* Experience of engaging with people living with a long-term condition/mental health problem or dementia and their families.
At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:
* Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management.
* Protected CPD time for registered staff.
* Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff.
* Leadership and Management development programmes.
* Coaching and mentoring opportunities.
* A full clinical induction programme for operational skills.
* Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff.
* A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff.
* Individual professional development programmes.
Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:
* Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues' physical and mental health.
* Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff.
* Free DBS checks where required.
* Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions.
* NHS Pension Scheme.
* Salary sacrifice car scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles throughout the organisation.
If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three-year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644.
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