Closing date: 15 June 2026.
The Dementia & Older People's Mental Health Service in Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation provides assessment and treatment for 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 Community Psychiatrist Nurse working with people who have a dementia illness and/or a functional mental health illness, the latter with age of 75 and over.
The post is based at Longreach House, Redruth, with the Cober 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 CPNs, a Clinical Psychologist, Primary Care & Dementia Practitioners, a Dementia Liaison Nurse, Health Care Assistants, and an Occupational Therapist.
Candidate must be a qualified RMN with experience working with people with dementia and/or mental health disorders, able to manage a caseload under the Care Programme Approach placing the person at the centre of care in a busy but rewarding role. 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 coordination 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 must demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. Only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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