Senior Community Mental Health Nurse - Central

TN United Kingdom; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Community Mental Health Nurse for the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team in Central Fife. The role involves managing a caseload, conducting assessments, and developing care plans for older adults with mental health conditions. Candidates should be registered nurses with experience in mental health and possess strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Full induction and supervision opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults with mental illness.
• Ability to conduct mental health assessments and develop care plans.
• Experience supervising junior staff and supporting student nurses.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and conduct mental health assessments.
• Develop and evaluate person-centred care plans.
• Assist in supervising junior staff and support managerial tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Autonomy

Education

Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council

Tools

Microsoft Office

Morse

Job description

Senior Community Mental Health Nurse - Central, Kirkcaldy

Client:

NHS Fife

Location:

Central Fife, Kirkcaldy

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

150192fd2c0f

Job Views:

4

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

NHS Fife Older Adult Community Mental Health Team – Central Fife

The service has a rare and exciting opportunity within the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team in Central Fife for a Senior Community Mental Health Nurse. We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals with experience working with older adults with functional and organic conditions. The position is based at Whytemans Brae Hospital in Kirkcaldy.

Applicants must be registered nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience related to the health and wellbeing of older adults with mental illness. They should be able to engage effectively with patients to support their recovery and personal outcomes.

We seek a confident individual capable of handling challenging situations independently, including in patients' homes across Central Fife. The role involves managing your own caseload, conducting mental health assessments, and developing and evaluating person-centred, individualised care plans.

As a Senior Community Mental Health Nurse, you will assist in supervising and developing junior staff, support the Nurse Team Lead with managerial tasks, and demonstrate excellent team working and leadership skills. The role requires motivation, initiative, and the ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team. You will also serve as an Assessor/Supervisor for Student Nurses, requiring excellent communication skills and adaptability.

The role involves using IT systems such as Microsoft Office and Morse.

Successful applicants will receive full induction and opportunities for clinical and Nurse line management supervision.

The working pattern is within office hours, Monday to Friday, 0900-1700, with potential weekend work in the future.