Community Mental Health Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Wick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland in Wick, Scotland seeks a Community Mental Health Nurse with Older Adult expertise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care with clients and families. You will monitor medications and coordinate with psychiatrists, primary care and social care, while participating in MDT meetings and supervising students and support workers.

The role requires NMC registration, a driving licence, and willingness to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC and adhere to the code of conduct.
• Valid driving licence and ability to travel between sites.
• Experience in Community Mental Health Nursing for Older Adults.
• Experience in assessment, care planning and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment and develop care plans for adults over 65 or memory concerns.
• Implement and evaluate care plans in partnership with clients, families and carers.
• Monitor medications and liaise with Psychiatrists, Primary Care and Social Care services.
• Refer on to other services as appropriate and coordinate with MDT.
• Supervise students and Support Workers as required.

Skills

NMC registration

Driving licence

Teamwork

Care planning

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Community Mental Health Nurse with Older Adult Mental Health experience in Caithness.Your role will be with adults over the age of 65 or of any age if a memory concern. It will involve assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of the care plan, in partnership with the client and family and carers. You will also be involved in assessment and management of ongoing risk. The role will involve medication monitoring, liaising with Psychiatrists, Primary Care and with other Social Care services, and referring on to other services as appropriate. You will be an active member of an MDT. You will be supervising students and Support Workers on occasion.

You are required to be registered with the NMC and work within code of conduct at all times.

The applicant would be required to travel efficiently and effectively to undertake the role. A driving licence is essential.

Informal queries to: Marie Cuthbert, Interim District Manager Caithness 07974107022 / [e-mail]

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Keeping in Touch

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• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

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• Care and compassion
• Dignity and respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility
• Quality and teamwork