Community Mental Health Nurse - Older Peoples Team
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse Specialist to join the Older Adult Community Mental Health and Dementia Nursing Team. You will work as a Nurse Practitioner within a multidisciplinary team, providing assessment, treatment, and support for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, including those undergoing assessment and diagnosis for dementia.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Mental Health Practitioner who is adaptable, motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will have experience in undertaking comprehensive assessments, including dementia reviews, physical healthcare assessments, health promotion, social inclusion, and recovery-focused interventions.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting, coordinating, and reviewing the care needs of individuals with mental health conditions and dementia within the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team.
A key aspect of the role will involve supporting patients in their own homes, working closely with families and carers, facilitating hospital discharge, and collaborating effectively with a range of partner agencies and healthcare services to ensure seamless, high-quality care.
You will have experience of multi-agency working, be able to prioritise a demanding workload effectively, and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage the challenges of day-to-day clinical practice.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you. Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential. Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks. If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling. We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits 27 days holiday,plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service. Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay. Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits. £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts. Flexible working: available from day one for most roles. Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job responsibilities
To be responsible as the Care Coordinator for assessment and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality.
Provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the MDT. To be responsible for ensuring that there is clear communication with clients and carers, actively listening to establish an understanding of the needs of the service user and their carers.
To be responsible for coordinating the care and and assessment under the Care Programme Approach of a designated caseload Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification at degree level or equivalent
Desirable
Evidence of continuing professional/personal development
Knowledge · Essential
Understanding responsibilities under the Care programme Approach, Mental Capacity Act, Clinical Governance, Risk Assessment and Child Protection Legislation Evidence of co-ordinating care for a group of patients. An understanding of Frailty and the complexities of later life
Desirable
Knowledge of community mental health services
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
