About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate staff nurseto join our team at the Garner Inpatient Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our service users by delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
As a staff nurse on our acute dementia unit, you will be responsible for the assessment of care needs andfor developing, implementing, and evaluating individualised programmes of care. You will also act as a designated named nurse for a number of patients, ensuring continuity and excellence in care delivery.
Main duties of the job
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients in line with clinical standards. Provide named nurse responsibility for allocated patients. Offer leadership, supervision, and support to junior staff--both qualified and unqualified--during shifts. Ensure efficient and effective use of resources to maintain high standards of care. Contribute to teaching and supporting nursing and non-nursing staff. Deputise for the Clinical Team Leader and Unit Manager when required.
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 well-being 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.
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
Education and Qualifications Essential
Current professional registration - NMC Professional qualification - RMN / RNLD / RGN To act as a mentor for student university placements. Having the mentoring qualification or being willing to work towards this qualification and attending mentorship updates as required
Experience Essential
Experience of working with patients with a range of mental health problems.
Desirable
Previous experience of working in an inpatient environment Previous recent experience in caring for the elderly with mental health conditions. Previous recent experience of Dementia Care
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bodmin Hospital
Boundary Road
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)