Senior Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin is seeking a highly motivated Band 6 Senior Nurse to join an 8-bed PICU providing assessment and treatment for adults aged 18 and over presenting with a mental health crisis.

The role offers a challenging, rewarding environment with a focus on least restrictive, recovery‑focused care, leadership of a multidisciplinary team, and access to training, clinical supervision and annual appraisals.

Qualifications

• Current professional registration – NMC.
• Postgraduate qualification or specialist training in relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience.
• Mentoring qualification or being willing to work towards this qualification.
• Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs.
• Working knowledge & experience of the mental health act and other legislation.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary ward team with effective communication.
• Handle fast-paced environment with adaptability and compassion.
• Deliver least restrictive, recovery-focused interventions with risk management.
• Demonstrate leadership and supervision within the team.
• Access training, annual appraisals and clinical supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership and supervision

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Education

NMC registration

Postgraduate qualification or specialist training

Mentoring qualification or willingness to work towards

Experience with complex mental health needs

Mental Health Act knowledge

Job description

Main area Senior Nurse - Mental Health Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Covering days and nights and weekends) Job ref 201-26-1008

Site Bodmin Hospital Town Bodmin Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/11/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care

• Care based on what matters to people.
• Care provided at home or close to home.
• Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
• Prevention and alternatives to hospital.

Great Organisation

• Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
• Technology enabled care.
• Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
• Safe, efficient, effective and productive.

Great People

• A place people love to work and feel valued.
• Living our values with staff (all voices count).
• Attract, grow and develop talent.
• Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.

Great Partner

• Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
• Joined-up community services.
• Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
• Reduce our impact on the environment.

At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job overview

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Band 6 nurse to join our team working within an 8 bedded PICU that provides assessment and treatment for inpatients aged 18 and over, presenting with a mental health crisis.

This role is not for the faint-hearted, it will be challenging and pressurised; but ultimately it will be extremely rewarding and have an emphasis on providing a therapeutic environment which promotes the principles of person centred care that is least restrictive and recovery focused.

Main duties of the job

The post requires an individual with strong communication skills who has the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary ward team. This role requires someone who can work under pressure and be adaptable.

Applicants must have relevant experience of working within a mental health setting, be flexible, hardworking and compassionate with a desire to work in a fast pace environment.

You will be confident in delivering least restrictive, recovery focussed interventions, giving consideration to risk management and adapting to ensure care is personalised to meet individual need.

You will need to be a versatile practitioner who is committed to delivering a quality service, you will be reflective, articulate and an excellent team player. You will need to demonstrate skills in leadership and supervision.

You will have access to training and development opportunities, annual appraisals and clinical supervision.

If you believe you have the right attributes to accept the challenges that this position brings and you want to play a key role in service development, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

• Current professional registration – NMC
• Post graduate qualification or specialist training in relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience
• Mentoring qualification or being willing to work towards this qualification
• Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs
• Working knowledge & experience of the mental health act and other legislation

Skills and Aptitude

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner
• Strong commitment to teaching and learning

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:

• Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
• Protected CPD time for registered staff
• Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities
• A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
• Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
• A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:

• Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
• Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
• Free DBS checks where required
• Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.

If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.

Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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