About this role
Job summary
Successful applicants will be invited to attend an Selection day at Carew House, Bodmin on 19th June2026. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.
Do you have the patience, compassion and motivation to work with those experiencing an acute mental health crisis?
If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you!
Garner ward is a 16-bedded inpatient acute dementia ward, which provides a safe environment for assessment and treatment of patients with a diagnosis of Dementia.
The staff team on Garner ward consist of registered nurses, consultant psychiatrists, health care assistants, occupational therapists, activity co-coordinators..
Patients admitted to Garner ward may be experiencing acute distress and present with a significant deterioration in mental state, risk of self-harm, self-neglect, or harm to others. We also support patients that may be admitted informally or detained under a section of the mental health act.
Shifts will include day, night and twilight hours.
Main duties of the job
On Garner ward we aim to provide a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation within a safe environment. we value positive risk taking to enable clients to move forward with their lives and promote recovery. We aim to provide person-centered care in every aspect of our role and promote patient involvement in their care and treatment plans.
We aim to achieve an individual service user's potential in a collaborative relationship, by addressing concerns raised by the service user by supporting, empowering, and encouraging them to take control of their lives.
Within the Garner ward team, we all try to listen calmly, respectfully, and patiently to others and treat everyone in a kind courteous manner. We will all try to be open and honest and work together to promote positive change and recovery.
Garner Ward can be a busy environment, and the needs of each individual cannot always be met instantly but should be met in a timely manner. The safety of the staff and patients here is the team's priority.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience
Desirable
Trained in Venepuncture or willingness to undertake relevant training
Experience, Knowledge and abilities Essential
Experience working with patients who have complex mental health needs Experience working with patients with complex care and dementia
Desirable
Knowledge of recovery and rehabilitation principles
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bodmin Hospital
Boundary Road
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)