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Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced Clinical Lead to provide expert leadership in developing our new adult community mental health Kerrier team. Position is in West Cornwall, where you'll work collaboratively to ensure high-quality care for service users. You will help shape an innovative, community-based service for individuals with complex psychosis who face barriers accessing traditional care. This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to a new model of intensive outreach, targeting people with multiple, often unmet needs. Your role will include applying advanced clinical expertise to assess, formulate, and guide care planning for individuals with complex presentations. You will support clinical teams in enhancing patient care pathways, especially where additional assessment is essential. Strong clinical and risk assessment skills are essential, alongside a holistic view of both health and social needs. You’ll be working in a progressive, supportive organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and staff development.
Main Duties
* Provide specialist skills, knowledge and expertise in the assessment, care and management of all service users.
* Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual care plans in partnership with service users, carers, and the health and social care community.
* Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and implement risk management strategies. Demonstrate highly developed and specialised knowledge and skills in the area of Community Mental Health Services.
* Work closely with families and carers where appropriate to reduce psychological distress associated with the caring role.
* Provide clinical, ethical, practical and legal advice to colleagues.
About Us
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. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and admin and support staff. We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases, and at 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to provide great care and be a great partner.
Details
Date posted: 31 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 201-25-685-B
Job locations: Kerrier ICMHT, Couch House, Longreach, TR15 3ER
Job Description
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* NMC registered & RMN professional qualification
* Non-medical prescriber or working towards
* Management / Leadership qualifications or current study or equivalent experience
Essential Experience
* Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles and knowledge base underpinning crisis assessment and intervention
* Extensive experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
* Leadership and management skills
* Substantial experience of working in adult mental health setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employment: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Kerrier ICMHT, Couch House, Longreach, TR15 3ER
Website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/
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