Community Psychiatric Nurse

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Band 5 RMN to join our fantastic team at the Penwith Integrated Community Mental Health Team based in Bolitho House, Penzance.

We are a committed integrated service that strives to provide quality recovery-based support to people with severe and enduring mental health related difficulties.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and clinical management of a defined caseload within the Mental Health Team.

To carry continuing responsibility for the development, implementationand evaluation of programs of care, utilising the Care Co-ordinationsystem.

The successful candidate will manage their own case load, be responsible for their own time management and contribute in a positive way to the team.

They will be working within a friendly Multi-Disciplinary Team which includes Community Mental Health Nurses, Recovery Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Nursing Associates, Community Support Workers, Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Admin staff.

The post holder will have access to regular supervision and be provided with excellent opportunities for professional development.

Proposed interview date: 16th November 2023

Main duties of the job

To manage case-load and service delivery in accordance with and in order to contribute towards the attainment of Service/Trust productivity requirements.

Working with individuals to assess their mental health, recognise mental illness and identify their related needs and circumstances; and enable them to understand, manage and, where appropriate, change their behaviour.

Continually updating patient notes, creating agreed care plans, ensuring risk assessments and reviews are in place.

About us

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a community and mental health provider 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 well-being 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.