Community Mental Health Nurse – Older Adults, Caithness

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Wick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran seeks two Community Mental Health Nurses with Older Adult Mental Health experience to join the Caithness Community Mental Health team based at Town & County Hospital, Wick.

You will work with adults over 65 or memory concerns, undertake assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation in partnership with clients, family and carers, and manage ongoing risk. A driving licence is essential and travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC and able to work within the professional code of conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan care 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 services.
• Travel to various sites; supervise students and support workers as needed.

Education

NMC registration

Job description

NHS Ayrshire & Arran seeks two Community Mental Health Nurses with Older Adult Mental Health experience to join the Caithness Community Mental Health team based at Town & County Hospital, Wick.

You will work with adults over 65 or memory concerns, undertake assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation in partnership with clients, family and carers, and manage ongoing risk. A driving licence is essential and travel is expected.