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, particularly those aged 75 and over.
The post is based at Longreach House, Redruth, with the Cober DOPMH Team, visiting people at home, in care homes, and supporting our community health and social care teams.
The team includes a Consultant Psychiatrist, a Team Manager, a Memory Assessment Nurse, fellow Band 6 CPN's, a Clinical Psychologist, Primary Care & Dementia Practitioners, a Dementia Liaison Nurse, Health Care Assistants, and an Occupational Therapist.
You will be a qualified professional RMN with experience working with people with dementia and/or mental health disorders, 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 increased complexity associated with physical ill health and the physiology of ageing.
The post holder will work as a senior member of the team and will be responsible for closely collaborating with a wide range of both statutory and non-statutory agencies in developing and delivering personalised care under the care programme approach.
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, and provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organization, 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, including doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, community clinics, and bases, with some staff working 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, with a third 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, many people choose to visit the area, increasing the number 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
Essential
* Professional qualification - RMN
* Current professional registration - NMC
Desirable
* Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
Experience
Essential
* Substantial experience of managing a busy caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems.
* Knowledge and experience of using relevant cognitive assessments in dementia care practice.
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Longreach House
Barncoose Terrace
Redruth
TR15 3ER
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