Community Mental Health Nurse - Older Adults (Caithness)

NHS National Services Scotland; Wick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS healthcare provider is seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse to join the Older Adult Team in Wick. The successful candidate will manage clinical care for patients aged over 65, involving assessment, care planning, and evaluation. Responsibilities include medication monitoring and collaboration with psychiatrists and care services. A valid NMC registration and driving license are essential. This is a full-time, permanent role offering an opportunity to make a significant impact in mental health care.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the NMC and work within the code of conduct.
• Driving licence is essential, access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing clinical care of patients with mental ill health.
• Perform assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Liaise with psychiatrists, Primary Care, and Social Care services.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical care management

Communication

Medication monitoring

Education

NMC registration

Job description

A regional NHS healthcare provider is seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse to join the Older Adult Team in Wick. The successful candidate will manage clinical care for patients aged over 65, involving assessment, care planning, and evaluation. Responsibilities include medication monitoring and collaboration with psychiatrists and care services. A valid NMC registration and driving license are essential. This is a full-time, permanent role offering an opportunity to make a significant impact in mental health care.