Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate staff nurse to 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 and for 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.

Details
Date posted: 06 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Per Annum/Pro Rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 201-26-515-A
Job locations: Bodmin Hospital, Boundary Road, Bodmin, PL31 2QT, United Kingdom

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)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager
Sheena Harper
Sheenaharper@nhs.net
01208251344

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.