Community Psychiatric Nurse - County Dementia Outreach Service

NHS; Bulwell; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a Community Psychiatric Nurse to join their County Dementia Outreach Service. This role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team to support older patients with mental health needs, especially those experiencing dementia. Candidates must be NMC registered and possess strong communication skills and knowledge of dementia issues. The position offers a salary range between £38,682 to £46,580 annually.

Benefits

Employee support networks

Occupational health services

Health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience working with dementia in residential or community settings.
• Ability to manage a case load independently.
• Understanding of risk assessment and safeguarding issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support care home staff to enhance person-centred care.
• Deliver services as part of the community mental health team.
• Conduct assessments and promote well-being in patients.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Knowledge of dementia issues

Education

NMC registration

RMN qualification

Job description

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Community Psychiatric Nurse - County Dementia Outreach Service

The closing date is 09 October 2025

Gedling & Hucknall Community Mental Health Services is an established service offering assessment and treatment for older people with mental health difficulties and for people of any age with organic diagnosis within the Gedling & Hucknall locality.

The County Dementia Outreach Service operates within a "virtual team" model with clinicians being based within community mental health teams. We utilise dementia friendly, non-pharmacological, person centred care approaches working collaboratively with our residents, their loved ones and care home staff to enhance wellbeing. Our remit is to reduce distress and behaviours of concern. We aim to reduce inappropriate admissions to hospital and maintain appropriate care placements. If you think this sounds interesting we would welcome an informal chat or insight visit to encourage application.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

An experienced, NMC Registered Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse with substantial experience of working with people with dementia in an inpatient/ residential setting and or community setting.

Advising & support care home staff to improve their skills and confidence to manage behaviours & promote person centred care planning.

Specialist knowledge of the nursing issues associated with dementia in a residential setting, high level of communication skills are crucial as are good written, verbal and IT skills.

Robust understanding of risk assessment and management, experience of managing a case load essential.

Demonstrate understanding of the mental and physical health and social needs of the client group, demonstrate a working understanding of Safeguarding issues and DOLs.

Time management and organisational skills and ability to work under pressure, nursing student mentor.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a committed and experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurses to help deliver the service in Gedling & Hucknall as part of the locality community mental health team for older people.

You will be based within the Multi-Disciplinary Community Mental Health Team whilst also being a part of the wider outreach service which is managed by a clinical specialist.

A key aspect of the Community Psychiatric Nurse role will be advising and supporting care home staff to improve their skills and confidence to manage behaviours and promote person centred care planning. Specialist knowledge of the nursing issues associated with dementia in a residential setting and a high level of communication skills are crucial. The County Dementia Outreach service covers the County of Nottinghamshire and operates within a virtual team service model with clinicians being based within locality based community mental health teams.

Applicants must be NMC registered.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 have stipulated that From 11th November 2021, all care home workers, and anyone entering a care home, will need to be fully vaccinated (had a full course of an MHRA approved COVID-19 vaccine), unless they are exempt under the regulations. These Regulations apply to this post and therefore it is a requirement that you provide evidence of your vaccination status or a medical exemption as a part of the recruitment process.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC registered
• Specialist knowledge of the nursing needs and issues associated with dementia in a residential setting.
• RMN.

Training

Experience

• Substantial experience of working with people with dementia in an inpatient/ residential setting and or community setting.
• Experience of managing a case load.
• Care planning within the MCA and best interest decision making experience.

Knowledge

• A robust understanding of risk assessment and management.
• The 6 C's
• Demonstrate understanding of the mental and physical health and social needs of the client group.
• Demonstrate a working understanding of Safeguarding issues and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
• National and Local Nursing issues

Skills

• Effective, adaptable communication with patients, carers and other agencies.
• Good written, verbal and IT skills
• Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team/inter-agency team
• Positive attitude to working with older people with mental health conditions/dementia

Contractual requirements

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• Ability to work unsocial hours as per service need.

Trust Values

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork.
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.

Physical requirements

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.

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.

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)