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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 that’s 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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time enthusiastic, vibrant, Physical Health & Wellbeing Nurse, to work in our community branch of the Mental Health Rehabilitation Service, we are based at the St Austell Hospital site.
The Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Team provides a service across the whole county of Cornwall supporting people recovering from complex and enduring mental health issues. The Community Rehabilitation Team operates alongside the inpatient facility Fettle House allowing the team to follow through a service offering a specific pathway for the patients as they resume/establish independent lives outside of the hospital setting.
The Community Rehabilitation Mental Health Team works collaboratively as part of a wider structure within Cornwall Foundation Trust, this includes carers, families, other specialists e.g., Early Intervention Team, we also assist with the discharges of patients from the acute wards and work alongside housing providers, education, pharmacy.
The post holder will be a key driver in overseeing the physical health of individuals on caseload, this will include completing annual physical health checks, liaising with GP’s for any essential health monitoring and follow ups.
We take a person-centred approach in developing individualised dialogue plus care plans. In addition, the post holder will have a key role supporting and supervising junior staff, as well as participating in the continued review and development of the rehabilitation service. Regular individual support and supervision is provided. This is a part-time post working 09:00 – 17:00 days negotiable.
Please note: This opportunity is open to internal candidates within Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust. If you do not currently work for this NHS organisation, your application will not be considered at this time.
A post for a dynamic passionate nurse that wants to use all their general holistic nursing skills to help provide the best nursing care to our adult mental health patients in Cornwall.
The post holder will be a visible, accessible and professional authoritative presence for patients and staff, working alongside staff in teams in direct clinical contact with patients and their families within the community to ensure high standards of physical health care are being carried out.
To ensure provision of holistic nursing assessment and high quality, safe, evidence-based care to inpatients.
Assessing, diagnosing, care planning, reviewing all aspects of physical care and supporting mental health nurses and HCAs in the community to also do this, upskilling staff when needed.
The post will support the wider Community Mental Health Rehab Team in making strategic improvements to the health and safety of patients through CQUINs and institute of health improvement projects. The post holders will also be encouraged and supported to make improvements to care that they identify on a day-to-day basis.
Help carry out audits to ensure that practise is safe and analyse data and formulate strategies to improve practice on the wards with the staff.
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.
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.
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 5,000 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 10 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.
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 TRAC.jobs 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.
Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644
