Job overview
Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact every day, using your skills, experience, and compassion to provide high quality patient care?
Imagine living in Cornwall — a county renowned for its stunning natural beauty, with rugged coastlines, picturesque countryside, and some of the best beaches in the UK. With millions of visitors each year, this could be your opportunity to call Cornwall home and contribute to the wellbeing of our community.
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen at Longreach House. Based in Redruth, Longreach is an adult acute mental health unit working with service users from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures who are experiencing an acute episode of mental health difficulties.
We are looking to appoint a Senior Mental Health Practitioner who is passionate about providing safe and quality care.
Our emphasis is on providing a therapeutic environment, offering a holistic approach to treatment in a safe and supported space which promotes rehabilitation and recovery. We work with various professionals, carers and community staff to ensure effective delivery of care and a planned, safe and timely discharge.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to take a leadership role on the ward, deputising for the ward manager when required, oversee the day to day running of the ward and be responsible for providing high quality clinical leadership to the in-patient multi-disciplinary team through supervision and direction.
The appointee will be required to work rotational shifts including weekends and bank holidays as necessary, with a flexible manner to ensure a seamless whole service approach.
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’.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs
- Current experience of working in an inpatient environment post qualification
Desirable
- Experience in managing a team/service
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Current professional registration – NMC, HCPC
- Professional qualification – RMN, RGN, OT, STC etc
- Post graduate specialist training to degree level in relevant subject area
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This advert is for Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Perran with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum/Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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