Depot Clinic Nurse: Complex Mental Health for Older Adults

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS mental health trust is seeking a Band 5 community mental health depot nurse to join the Complex Intervention and Treatment Team in Swindon. The successful candidate will manage a depot clinic, deliver comprehensive mental health assessments, and design treatment programs. Applicants should possess a Diploma/Degree and be registered with the NMC, alongside strong communication and decision-making skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to mental health care for older people.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a good understanding of recovery principles.
• Experience of assessing risk and developing risk management strategies.
• Ability to engage effectively with people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead on depot clinic to administer LAI to patients.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Develop and deliver treatment programs based on assessments.

Skills

Knowledge of mental health care delivery

Decision making skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

Diploma / Degree and registration with the NMC

Job description

A prominent NHS mental health trust is seeking a Band 5 community mental health depot nurse to join the Complex Intervention and Treatment Team in Swindon. The successful candidate will manage a depot clinic, deliver comprehensive mental health assessments, and design treatment programs. Applicants should possess a Diploma/Degree and be registered with the NMC, alongside strong communication and decision-making skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to mental health care for older people.