Senior Staff Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time enthusiastic, vibrant, Senior Staff Nurse, to work in our community branch of the Mental Health Rehabilitation Service, we are based at the Bodmin Hospital site in Cornwall. ( St Austell)

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 patient from the acute wards and work alongside housing providers, education, pharmacy,We take a person-centred approach in developing individualised dialogue plus care plans. In addition, the post holder will have a key role supporting discharges from the acute wards, supervising junior staff , as well as participating in the continued review and development of the rehabilitation service. Regular individual support and supervision is provided.

Proposed interview date: 28th November 2025

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and clinical management of the rehabilitation outreach caseload within the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) Mental Health Service.

To carry continuing responsibility for the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs of care, utilising the care co-ordination system/lead HCP role .

The Senior Staff Nurse is expected to provide clear clinical operational leadership to the Community Team including staff nurses and healthcare assistants. They will do this, first and foremost by themselves providing exemplary practice.

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.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust

• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

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.

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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.