Community Mental Health Nurse – Older Adults, 37.5h

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

Generous NHS pension

Excellent learning and career dev

Cycle to Work

Free parking

Wellbeing tools

Retailer discounts

Staff networks

Car leasing including EVs

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Older People’s Mental Health Team in Newbury. You will build therapeutic relationships, manage your own caseload and deliver personalised care to support wellbeing and independence in the community.

Join a supportive multi-disciplinary team, develop your clinical skills in dementia care and mental health in community settings, and enjoy a balanced 37.5 hour week with a Monday–Friday pattern.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current registration.
• Experience delivering community mental health care for older adults.
• Ability to manage a designated caseload and develop care plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage & take responsibility for a designated caseload, ensuring high-quality person-centred care.
• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments in community settings.
• Develop, implement & review collaborative care plans with patients, carers and professionals.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and monitor/adjust plans as needs change.
• Maintain effective communication with primary care, local authorities and partner agencies.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions and joint decision-making.
• Keep accurate clinical records in line with policy and legal requirements.
• Ensure care delivery aligns with Trust policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain professional development and contribute to learning within the team.
• Develop and share a specialist area of interest relevant to older people’s mental health.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Community Nursing

Caseload Management

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Older People’s Mental Health Team in Newbury. You will build therapeutic relationships, manage your own caseload and deliver personalised care to support wellbeing and independence in the community.

Join a supportive multi-disciplinary team, develop your clinical skills in dementia care and mental health in community settings, and enjoy a balanced 37.5 hour week with a Monday–Friday pattern.