Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Perran Ward

Cornwall Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Redruth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner on Perran Ward, based at Longreach House, Redruth. The role involves leading the ward, supervising the in-patient team, and ensuring safe, compassionate care for adults experiencing acute mental health episodes.

The successful candidate will have current UK registration (NMC/HCPC) and relevant postgraduate experience, with a flexible shift pattern including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Current professional registration - NMC, HCPC.
• Professional qualification - RMN, RGN, OT, SW, SLT etc.
• Post graduate specialist training to degree level in relevant subject area
• Supervisor/assessor qualification or working towards

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the in-patient multi-disciplinary team.
• Deputise for ward manager and oversee day-to-day ward operations.
• Work rotating shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
• Ensure safe, high-quality care in line with The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Code of Professional Conduct.

Skills

Budget management

Workforce planning

Education

NMC or HCPC registration

RMN/RGN/OT/SW/SLT qualification

Postgraduate specialist training

Supervisor/assessor qualification

Job description

Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Perran Ward

Company: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Job ID: C9201-26-1293

Job summary

Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact every day, using your skills, experience, and compassion to provide high quality patient care?
Imagine living in Cornwall -- a county renowned for its stunning natural beauty, with rugged coastlines, picturesque countryside, and some of the best beaches in the UK. With millions of visitors each year, this could be your opportunity to call Cornwall home and contribute to the wellbeing of our community.
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen within Perran Ward. Based at Longreach House, Perran Ward is an adult acute mental health unit working with service users from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures who are experiencing an acute episode of mental health difficulties.
We are looking to appoint a Senior Staff Nurse who is passionate about providing safe and quality care.
Our emphasis is on providing a therapeutic environment, offering a holistic approach to treatment in a safe and supported space which promotes rehabilitation and recovery. We work with various professionals, carers and community staff to ensure effective delivery of care and a planned, safe and timely discharge.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to take a leadership role on the ward, deputising for the ward manager when required, oversee the day to day running of the ward and be responsible for providing high quality clinical leadership to the in-patient multi-disciplinary team through supervision and direction.
The appointee will be required to work rotational shifts including weekends and bank holidays as necessary, with a flexible manner to ensure a seamless whole service approach.
Safe and effective delivery of care will be expected alongside compliance with The Nursing and Midwifery Councils Code of Professional Conduct.

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.

Details

Date posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 201-26-946
Job locations: Longreach Hospital, Barncoose Terrace, Redruth, TR15 3ER, United Kingdom

Job description

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

Essential

• Current professional registration - NMC, HCPC
• Professional qualification - RMN, RGN, OT, SW, SLT etc
• Post graduate specialist training to degree level in relevant subject area
• Supervisor/assessor qualification or working towards
• Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs
• Knowledge of recovery and rehabilitation principles

Skills and Aptitude and Knowledge and abilities

Essential

• Budget management skills
• Knowledge and application of workforce planning, supervision and appraisals

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: Longreach Hospital, Barncoose Terrace, Redruth, TR15 3ER, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Contact

Ward Manager Kevin Gordon, [e-mail], 01209318960

The Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.