Community Psychiatrist Nurse

Community Psychiatrist Nurse - DOPMH - West Locality Join to apply for the Community Psychiatrist Nurse - DOPMH - West Locality role at Phoenix MCT. Job Summary The Dementia & Older People's Mental Health Service in West Cornwall Locality of 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 post is based at Longreach Hospital with the Cober DOPMH Team, visiting people at home, in care homes and supporting our community health and social care teams. The team in which you would be based includes a Consultant Psychiatrist, a Team Manager, a Memory Assessment Nurse, fellow Band 6 CPNs, Primary Care & Dementia Practitioners, a Dementia Liaison Nurse, Health Care Assistants, and an Occupational Therapist. 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. Proposed interview date: TBC Main duties of the job People living with dementia. Frail adults living with a range of mental health needs with the increased complexity associated with physical ill health and the physiology of ageing. 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. 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 NHS organisations can apply: Cornwall Foundation Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board 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. Our team is made up of around 4,000 people, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff. We work in homes, community clinics, and hospitals, and we aim to be a great place to work and a great partner for the communities we serve. Details Date posted: 27 November 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for Change Band: 6 Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Part-time Reference number: 201-25-879 Job locations:Bassett Unit – Longreach House – Redruth – TR15 3EU Job responsibilities The post will be based in the West Locality DOPMH CMHT covering the Cober Team and Coombe. It will be predominantly based in the Cober Team but may require in-reaching into other West Locality DOPMH CMHTs as service demands dictate. Person Specification Essential qualifications: Professional qualification – RMN, RGN or Allied Health Professional Current professional registration – NMC or relevant Allied Health Professional Registration Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in a psychological therapy (e.g. CBT) Essential experience: Substantial experience managing a busy caseload of clients in a community setting with dementia and a range of mental health problems and frailty associated with old age. Providing clinical supervision. Experience working in a multidisciplinary and multi-agency environment. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website. Employer details Employer name: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address: Bassett Unit – Longreach House – Redruth – TR15 3EU Website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr