Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Perran Ward

Cornwall Partnership; Redruth; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working

CPD time

Leadership development programmes

DBS checks

Zusammenfassung

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join Perran Ward at Longreach House, Redruth. This Band 6 role leads the in-patient team and supports the ward manager to deliver safe, person-centred care for adults experiencing acute mental health crises.

The post covers full and part-time hours, with shift rotations including weekends and bank holidays. You will contribute to high-quality clinical leadership, rehabilitation, and timely discharges

Qualifikationen

• Current professional registration – NMC, HCPC.
• 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.

Aufgaben

• Take a leadership role on the ward, deputising for the ward manager when required.
• Oversee day-to-day running of the ward and provide clinical leadership to the MDT.
• Work rotas including weekends and bank holidays with a flexible approach.
• Ensure safe delivery of care in line with professional codes and standards.
• Support discharge planning and collaboration with colleagues and carers.

Ausbildung

NMC/HCPC registration

Postgraduate specialist training

Supervisor/assessor qualification

Experience with complex needs

Recovery/rehabilitation knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Perran Ward

Band 6

Main area Mental Health Nurse Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week Job ref 201-26-946

Site Longreach Hospital Town Redruth Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum/Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 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

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.

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 increases the numbers of people who use our 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, HCPC
• 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 & Knowledge and abilities

• Knowledge and application of workforce planning, supervision and appraisals

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.