Cpn in Dementia

The Dementia & Older People's Mental Health Service in Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation provides assessment and treatment to 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 the age of 75 and over.

The team in which you would be based have the following disciplines: A Consultant Psychiatrist, a Team manager, a Memory Assessment Nurse, a CAT Therapist, fellow band 6 CPN's, a Clinical Psychologist, Primary Care & Dementia Practitioner's, a Dementia Liaison Nurse, Health Care Assistants, and an Occupational Therapist.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about working in this field and who are looking to join a team who are committed to delivering high quality safe and effective care.

You will be a qualified professional RMN, and have experience of working with people with dementia and/or mental health disorders and be able to manage a caseload under the Care Programme Approach placing the person at the centre of care in a busy but rewarding role. The ability to work in partnership with carers/family members and services in the community is essential.