Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact every day, using your skills, experience, and compassion to provide high quality patient care?
Imagine living in Cornwall -- a county renowned for its stunning natural beauty, with rugged coastlines, picturesque countryside, and some of the best beaches in the UK. This could be your opportunity to call Cornwall home and contribute to the wellbeing of our community.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Longreach House. Based in Redruth, Longreach is an adult acute mental health unit working with service users from various backgrounds and cultures who are experiencing an acute episode of mental health difficulties.
We are looking to appoint a Senior Staff Nurse who is passionate about providing safe and quality care.
Our emphasis is on providing a therapeutic environment, offering a holistic approach to treatment in a safe and supported space which promotes rehabilitation and recovery. We work with various professionals, carers and community staff to ensure effective delivery of care and a planned, safe and timely discharge.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will take a leadership role on the ward, deputising for the ward manager when required, overseeing the day-to-day running of the ward and providing high quality clinical leadership to the in-patient multi-disciplinary team through supervision and direction.
The appointee will work rotational shifts including weekends and bank holidays as necessary, with a flexible manner to ensure a seamless whole service approach.
Safe and effective delivery of care will be expected alongside compliance with The Nursing and Midwifery Councils Code of Professional Conduct.
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 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, in 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.
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 & Experience
* Current professional registration - NMC
* Post graduate specialist training to degree level in relevant subject area
* Mentoring qualification or willingness to work towards this qualification
* Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs
* Knowledge of recovery and rehabilitation principles
Skills
* Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written communication
* Knowledge and application of workforce planning, supervision and appraisals
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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