Senior Mental Health Practitioner
The closing date is 03 March 2026
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is proud to deliver an accredited Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service, recognised nationally for providing the highest quality of care. Our team is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people experiencing a first episode of psychosis, supporting recovery and promoting hope.
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Senior Practitioner to join our new Kernow At Risk mental state service (KARMS) within the Early Intervention in Psychosis service. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a service that is committed to evidence‑based practice and innovation.
As a Band 6 Senior Practitioner, you will:
- Provide specialist assessment, care planning, and interventions for individuals aged 14‑35 at risk of developing a first episode psychosis.
- Work collaboratively with service users, families and carers to promote recovery, resilience and instil hope.
- Deliver psychosocial interventions, be a lead health‑care professional and manage risk in line with NICE guidelines.
- Contribute to service development and uphold the standards required for accreditation.
- Offer clinical leadership and supervision to junior staff and students.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and clinical management of a defined caseload within the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) Mental Health Service.
To carry continuing responsibility for the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, utilising the care coordination system.
To develop the interface between primary and secondary care services so that patients/carers are offered focused and coordinated packages of care that are appropriate to their needs.
This is a community‑based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county, including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.
This role is currently open only to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
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, and 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, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and admin and support staff.
We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases, and at 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, so we also work closely with our partners in Devon. During the summer and other holidays, many people visit the area, increasing the numbers of people who use our services.
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
- Current professional registration
- Evidence of post‑qualification basic training
- Teaching in clinical practice
Skills and aptitude
- Extensive experience of working with mental health patients
- Demonstrated clinical leadership skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to supervise staff, demonstrating the highest clinical standards
- Facilitating self‑help groups and carers groups
- Knowledge of suicide awareness and prevention and ability to support patients
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will therefore require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous convictions.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
£38,682 to £46,580 a year – per annum (pro rata)
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