Job summary
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity available for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our Integrated Community Mental Health Team based in the East of Cornwall.
The team strives to deliver high-quality and effective services to people experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems, working as a multidisciplinary team.
We offer assessment and treatment of mental health problems, with a focus on effectiveness and recovery, working to promote the independence of our service users. The team are looking for someone who can demonstrate the Trust's vision and values in practice, are motivated to be involved in innovation and service development and passionate about mental health.
We are looking for those people who have a core profession in mental health nursing to join our community service line. Additionally, you must be keen to take on a challenging role in a busy Community Mental Health Team and have the ability to work in a self-directed way but also work well as part of a team.
As an ICMHT team member you must have both a positive outlook and sense of humour to accept the challenges of working in a busy locality that extends to seaside towns and rural locations. You will need to have knowledge of general mental health problems, the impact this may have on service users and their treatment.
Main duties of the job
This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.
To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and clinical management of a defined caseload within the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) Mental Health Service.
To carry continuing responsibility for the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care, utilising the care co-ordination system.
To develop the interface between primary and secondary care services so the patients/carers are offered focused and co-ordinated packages of care that are appropriate to their needs
You will need to have knowledge of the legislation around mental health and The Mental Health Act. You will need strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork and inter-agency collaboration. We would like to work with an individual who wants to utilise their skills to effect positive changes for our service users.
We need a person who can demonstrate passion and commitment to mental health issues, and have an approach to excellent client-centred care along with working flexibly as part of a team, to deliver innovative health and social care. You will receive regular support and supervision from the Management and Leadership team.
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.
Person Specification
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Education and Qualifications
- Current professional registration - NMC
- Evidence of post basic training
- Professional qualification - RMN
Desirable
- Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with mental health patients
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mental health profession with evidence of continued professional development, as defined by organisational body
- Sound working knowledge of the Mental Health Act of 1983 and other mental health legislation
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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