Senior Community Psychiatric Nurse - DOPMH

NHS; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Community Psychiatrist Nurse for the Dementia & Older People's Mental Health Service in Cornwall. The role focuses on providing assessment and care for patients with dementia and mental health disorders, coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should possess an RMN qualification and experience in mental health, ensuring patient-centered care. This engaging position requires strong collaboration and travel for home visits across the community.

Qualifications

• Qualified RMN with experience in dementia and mental health.
• Experience managing a busy caseload and providing supervision.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment for dementia and frail adults.
• Coordinate care under the Care Programme Approach.
• Collaborate with statutory and non-statutory agencies.

Skills

Experience with dementia

Experience with mental health disorders

Clinical supervision

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Professional qualification - RMN

Current professional registration - NMC

Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in psychological therapy (e.g. CBT)

Job description

Job summary

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 Trevillis house in Liskeard , with the Tamar 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

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 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 out services.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-25-453

Job locations

Trevillis House

Lodge Hill

Liskeard

PL14 4WN

Job description Job responsibilities

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

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
• Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in a psychological therapy e.g. CBT

Experience Essential

• Substantial experience of managing a busy caseload of clients 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

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Professional qualification - RMN
• Current professional registration - NMC
• Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in a psychological therapy e.g. CBT

Experience Essential

• Substantial experience of managing a busy caseload of clients 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

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trevillis House

Lodge Hill

Liskeard

PL14 4WN

Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trevillis House

Lodge Hill

Liskeard

PL14 4WN

Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)