Main area Dementia and Older people's Mental Health services. Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 excluding bank holidays. Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week. Job ref 201-26-089-E.
Site: Falmouth Community Hospital Bungalow Town Falmouth. Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro-rata). Closing 23/06/2026 23:59.
The Dementia & Older People's Mental Health Service in Mid Cornwall Locality of 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 Senior Community Mental Health Nurse or Senior Community Mental health Practitioner working with people who have a dementia illness and/or a functional mental health illness, age 75 and over.
The post is based in Falmouth, with the Fal DOPMH Team, visiting people at home, in care homes and supporting our community health and social care teams. The team includes a Consultant Psychiatrist, a Team Manager, a Memory Assessment Nurse, fellow Band 6 CPN's, Primary Care & Dementia Practitioners, 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.
The post holder will provide assessment, treatment and care co‑ordination to two broad client groups:
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.
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.
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.