Band 6 Main area Social inclusion Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time hours per week (Monday - Friday 9-5) Job ref A Site Engineers House Town St Austell, Cornwall Salary £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/03/2026 23:59
Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
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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 thats 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 developing adult mental health rehabilitation services in Cornwall in line with the NHSE transformation programme. Our provision includes a 12-bedded inpatient unit and a growing Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Team supporting smooth transitions and helping people remain well at home.
Our caseload focuses on people with complex psychosis who may need short inpatient admissions for symptom stabilisation, medication review, physical health monitoring and support with daily living. We have created a dedicated transition pathway and are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated, compassionate RMN to lead this work and support our Social Inclusion Workers.
You will take a person-centred approach, using the Dialogue+ model to co-produce individualised plans. A key part of the role is enabling timely, sustainable discharges from acute wards. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will work closely with families, carers, acute services, crisis teams, HTT, housing providers, VCSE partners and patient-flow teams. You will also provide clinical supervision to Social Inclusion Workers, each holding a short-term caseload.
Join us at a pivotal time as we expand our countywide service. Our team is compassionate, innovative and committed to high-quality care. If you are interestedwhether already in CFT or considering relocationplease get in touch for an informal conversation.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and clinical management of the rehabilitation outreach caseload within the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) Mental Health Service.
To carry continuing responsibility for the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs of care, utilising the Lead HPC/ co-ordination system.
The Social inclusion team lead is expected to provide clear clinical operational leadership to the Community Team including the social inclusion team, staff nurses and healthcare assistants. They will do this, first and foremost by themselves providing exemplary practice.
This post requires you to be office based the majority of the time
They will also take on specific management duties within the Community Team that are commensurate with their grade and provide general management in the absence of the Community Manager.
They will provide clear clinical leadership and direction in the on-going benchmarking and good practice service evolution.
To develop the interface between primary and secondary care services so the patients/carers are offered focused and coordinated packages of care that are appropriate to their needs.
Working for our organisation
Were 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 peoples 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, youll 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 peoples 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 And Qualifications Essential Criteria
Current professional registration NMC, HCPC
Professional qualification RMN, OT, Social worker
Evidence of post basic training
Continued professional development
Desirable criteria
Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice
Experience Essential criteria
Extensive experience of working with mental health patients
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
Individual professional development programmes
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
NHS Pension Scheme
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 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.
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