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Mental Health Nurse – Older Adult Community Services South East StaffsMidlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust • Lichfield, United Kingdom
Mental Health Nurse – Older Adult Community Services South East Staffs

Mental Health Nurse – Older Adult Community Services South East Staffs

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust • Lichfield, United Kingdom
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Job Summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our Dementia and Older Adults Mental health Team 6 Community Mental Health Nurse based at St Michaels Court in Lichfield and working across South Staffordshire. You will play a pivotal role delivering high-quality clinical services to service users and their families. You will work closely with other providers in line with the recommendations from National Strategy and appropriate NICE Guidelines. You will be part of a service that provides evidence-based, first-class healthcare putting service users' needs at the centre of the service. Your role also extends to the Older Adults Team, working with Staffordshire Police and Mental Health Services, embodying the Trust's commitment to people-centric care and helping shape the well-being of the elderly population in South Staffordshire. Leverage your extensive experience in older adult and dementia care, conducting assessments, formulating person-centred care plans, and managing risk assessments. You will need to work flexibly to meet service user, carer and family needs. The work patterns and client base is unpredictable and there is regular exposure to highly distressing and emotional circumstances. We offer not just a job but a career where you can take pride in making a real difference for our communities. Your career will be a source of joy, accomplishment, and continuous growth as you shape the future of mental health care in this dynamic and supportive environment.

Main duties of the job
  • Have a level of knowledge and expertise acquired through in-depth experience of older adult mental health and dementia care underpinned by extensive post registration to develop skills, knowledge and an excellent values base.
  • Work autonomously on completing the assessments and formulating person centred care plans and risk assessments for those accessing the specialist service.
  • Be responsible for the delivery of a range of high level specialist assessments, identifying risks and management plans in the process.
  • Provide indirect care through the functions of educator and advice giver to relatives, carers and other organisations where appropriate and play a significant role in the supervision of junior staff.
  • Support and advise junior staff.

About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities. We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems. We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities
For full details of the role, please see attached the job description and person specification. Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube Any questions about the role please dont hesitate to contact

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • A qualified/registered mental health Nurse (RMN)
  • Post registration course/s at degree or diploma level
  • Active and working on the NMC register

Desirable
  • Leadership qualification
  • Psychological interventions qualification (CBT, EMDR, CAT, DBT, Family Therapy)

Experience
Essential
  • Evidence of extensive post registration experience of working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties
  • Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
  • Experience of working with Older Adults

Desirable
  • Experience of working therapeutically in community settings

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).
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