Overview
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Exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Mental Health Nurse or a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse looking to develop, to join our 136 Suite team.
Within our mental health services we have wards caring for anyone requiring inpatient care, providing wonderful opportunities and facilities for patients as well as having Section 136 suites in two site across the county to provide a place of safety which the police can bring people to.
Responsibilities
* Carry out all duties required from a registered mental health nurse on an acute inpatient area; be a named nurse for the section 136 suite; work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to carry out a diverse range of duties; ensure the section 136 suite is the least restrictive option.
* To participate in the delivery of psychiatric care services, with a priority area being the section 136 suite, for the local population within the contract specification between Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and its purchasers, within budgetary limits and service specifications under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor and the Ward Manager.
* Ensure all obligations of the Mental Health Act and the Code of Practice are fulfilled and other mental health legislation is complied with in accordance with the Care Programme Approach and Care Management Systems.
* To implement progressive, innovative and socially inclusive care plans with emphasis on user involvement.
About the Trust
We are 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, you'll 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 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.
Qualifications
* Experienced Band 6 Mental Health Nurse or a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse looking to develop.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
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