Community Psychiatric Nurse - DOPMH

Phoenix MCT; Redruth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Community Psychiatrist Nurse within a leading NHS service in Cornwall, focusing on the assessment and treatment of patients with dementia and complex mental health needs. The role entails working closely with a dedicated team to enhance care quality, ensuring a supportive environment for individuals aged 75 and over. Candidates must possess a RMN qualification and demonstrate the ability to manage patient care within community settings.

Qualifications

• Experience working with dementia and/or mental health disorders required.
• Ability to manage a caseload under the Care Programme Approach.
• Strong partnership and communication skills with families and community services.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and care coordination for patients with dementia.
• Work with frail adults living with complex mental health needs.
• Collaborate with both statutory and non-statutory agencies.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Dementia Care

Care Coordination

Education

Qualified RMN

Job description

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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 have 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: TBC

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.

Were 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 peoples 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, youll 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 peoples 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 out services.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals

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