Job Description

Band 5 - Band 6

Main area

Practitioner

Grade

Band 5 - Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9am- 5pm)

Job ref

201-25-946

Site

Carew House

Town

Bodmin

Salary

31,049 - 46,580 Per Annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

06/01/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining us at

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care


Care based on what matters to people.*
Care provided at home or close to home.*
Improvement through learning, research and innovation.*
Prevention and alternatives to hospital.*

Great Organisation


Buildings that support health and wellbeing.*
Technology enabled care.*
Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.*
Safe, efficient, effective and productive.*

Great People


A place people love to work and feel valued.*
Living our values with staff (all voices count).*
Attract, grow and develop talent.*
Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.*

Great Partner


Encourage and enable effective partnerships.*
Joined-up community services.*
Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.*
Reduce our impact on the environment.*


At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job overview

Are you a passionate, innovative and creative practitioner wanting to expand and develop your knowledge to work in a targeted area of mental health??



This is a unique developmental post designed to support a clinician develop into a more senior role through mentorship, confidence building and specialist training.



Would you like to be part of and shape, the exciting expansion and the further development of our newly Accredited Early Intervention in Psychosis service in Cornwall?



We're looking for an experienced Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker to play a key role in our newly commissioned Kernow 'At Risk Mental State' (KARMS) pathway, part of our well-established Early Intervention in Psychosis Service in Cornwall.



This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting individuals at risk of developing psychosis, working within a dynamic, forward-thinking team committed to early intervention and recovery.



This post will be based within our MID KARMS area, working alongside our other practitioners within the KARMS pathway . Ideally, we are looking for an applicant with a passion for working with people at risk of developing psychosis from the ages of 14-35 year olds.

Main duties of the job

The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service in Cornwall was established in 2004 and since then, has gone from strength to strength. It has achieved both local and national recognition for it's quality of service and innovative practice. With the expansion of this service to incorporate an ARMS pathway, it is an exciting time to be joining the service and supporting and shaping these developments.



The Early Intervention in Psychosis Service is a countywide service with two bases, in Bodmin and Redruth, and the ARMS pathway is also located within these two bases. The post-holder will work closely with ARMS colleagues to deliver psychos/social intervention to our population in Cornwall. This role will be based at Carew house in Bodmin.



The post-holder will also be part of a vibrant and passionate multidisciplinary Early Intervention in Psychosis Service, with strong clinical psychology and psychological therapy provision. Supervision and ongoing support and training will be provided to enable you to develop your expertise and knowledge of psychosis.

Working for our organisation

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.

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

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Education and Qualification

Essential criteria

Current Professional registration Post basic training #

Skills and Aptitude

Essential criteria

Presentation skills Risk management skills

Desirable criteria

Evidence of skills and knowledge in particular methods of treatment/therapy for instance Cognitive Behavioural Therapy #

Knowledge and abilities

Essential criteria

Ability to co-ordinate assessment under supervision and to develop top quality, collaborative, care planning and review of individuals experiencing mental health problems and their carer/families

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:


Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:


Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.



Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.



If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.



Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644