# Physical Health and Well-Being Nurse - Community Rehab > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/physical-health-and-well-being-nurse-community-rehab/3e5e4300-ec06-4493-aaa4-1b5b6a3478b3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/physical-health-and-well-being-nurse-community-rehab/3e5e4300-ec06-4493-aaa4-1b5b6a3478b3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Bodmin Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (community and district) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week (Working pattern to be negotiated across 9-5) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-23T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-29T08:20:48.542Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cornwall/St_Austell/Cornwall_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Nurse/Nurse-v8328307 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8328307?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Physical Health & Wellbeing Nurse to join our Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Team, based at St Austell Hospital. The team provides county-wide support for people recovering from complex and enduring mental health difficulties, helping individuals transition from inpatient rehabilitation services to independent living within the community. Working alongside Fettle House and a range of partner agencies, including carers, families, housing providers, education services, pharmacy teams and specialist mental health services, we deliver person-centred rehabilitation and recovery-focused care. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting and monitoring the physical health of people on the caseload. Responsibilities include undertaking annual physical health checks, liaising with GPs regarding ongoing health monitoring and follow-up care, and supporting individuals to improve their overall health and wellbeing. You will contribute to the development of personalised care plans, support and supervise junior staff, and participate in the ongoing review and improvement of the rehabilitation service. Regular supervision and professional support are provided. This is a part-time position working 09:00-17:00, with days negotiable. ### Main duties of the job We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and passionate nurse to join our Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Team, using their holistic nursing skills to improve the physical health and wellbeing of adults accessing mental health services. Working closely with patients, families and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will promote high standards of physical healthcare across community services. You will undertake holistic assessments, identify and manage physical health needs, develop and review care plans, and ensure care is safe, effective and evidence based. You will support Mental Health Nurses and Healthcare Assistants to confidently deliver physical healthcare, providing guidance, supervision and training where needed. The role also provides opportunities to contribute to audits, CQUINs, health and safety initiatives, service development and quality improvement projects. You will be encouraged to identify and implement improvements that positively impact patient care, outcomes and experience. As this is a community-based role, regular travel across the county is required, including to locations that may not be accessible by public transport. Candidates will need to demonstrate how they can meet these travel requirements. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge and abilities **Essential** - Ability to provide physical health care in mental health community bases and in the patients own home environment ### Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience **Essential** - Professional qualification – Registered General Nurse (adult) or Dual Registered RGN/RMN or RMN with additional skills in general nursing - Post graduate training or equivalent relevant experience - Mentorship module or willingness to undertake **Desirable** - Non-medical prescriber ## Documents - [autism support (pdf, 38.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=977) - [dyslexia support (pdf, 76.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1833) - [job description (pdf, 552.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10650990) - [parental entitlement (pdf, 300.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1834) - [functional requirements (pdf, 204.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10650991) - [recruitment complaints policy (pdf, 113.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=976) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.