Community Mental Health Nurse - DOPMH

NHS; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cornwall is seeking a Community Psychiatric Nurse to support individuals with dementia and mental health disorders. Based in St Austell, the role involves providing assessment, treatment, and care coordination. Candidates should possess a professional RMN qualification and experience working with dementia patients in a community health setting. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary between £38,682 and £46,580, requiring flexibility and travel within the community.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a community health setting managing clients with dementia.
• Ability to conduct clinical supervision and support staff.
• Proficient in knowledge surrounding the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivations of Liberty safeguards.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment and care coordination for dementia patients.
• Work closely with statutory and non-statutory agencies.
• Manage a caseload under the Care Programme Approach.

Skills

Experience working with dementia patients

Clinical supervision

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Education

Professional qualification - RMN

Current NMC Professional Registration

Postgraduate qualification in CBT

Job description

Job Summary

The Dementia & Old People’s Mental Health Service in Mid Cornwall Locality of 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 Psychiatric 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 St Austell, with the Fowey 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, Primary Care & Dementia Practitioners, 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: TBC

Main Duties

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.

The post holder will work as a senior member of the team and will have the responsibility to work closely with a wide range of both statutory and non‑statutory agencies in developing and delivering personalised care under the care programme approach.

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.

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 increase the numbers of people who use our services.

Details

Date posted: 12 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 201-25-925

Job locations: Alexandra House, 52 Alexandra Road, St Austell, PL25 4QN

Job Responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

This post will be based in the Mid Locality DOPMH CMHT Teams covering:

• Fowey Team
• Gannel Team
• Fal Team

It will be predominantly based in the Fowey Team but may require in‑reaching into other Mid Locality DOPMH CMHTs as service demands dictate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Professional qualification - RMN, RGN
• Current professional registration - NMC Professional Registration
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in a psychological therapy e.g. CBT

Experience

• Substantial experience of managing a busy caseload of clients in a community setting with Dementia and a range of mental health problems and frailty associated with old age
• Providing clinical supervision
• Experience of working in a multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency environment

Knowledge and Abilities

• A working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act, and Deprivations of Liberty safeguards.
• A range of knowledge around physical health problems associated with ageing

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.

Employer Details

Employer name: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address:

Alexandra House

52 Alexandra Road

St Austell

PL25 4QN

Employer's website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/