mental health Nurse Practitioner

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 7 Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join their Memory Assessment Pathway in Lichfield. The role involves delivering high-standard nursing care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to support individuals experiencing dementia. Candidates must have a non-medical prescribing qualification and experience in dementia care. The organization values employee development and strives to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.

Benefits

Career development and ongoing training

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Must have non-medical prescribing qualification.
• Experience in dealing with complex dementia cases.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessment and care planning for dementia patients.
• Conduct follow-ups with service users and their families.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated care.

Skills

Mental health nursing expertise

Non-medical prescribing

Assessment and care planning

Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams

Job description

Overview

Delivery of a high standard of nursing care to individuals referred to the Memory & Dementia Service. Provide a specialist mental health nursing assessment, care planning and to evaluate those experiencing dementia. To work in partnership with fellow team members and internal/external partners. To undertake their own professional development and compliance with mandatory training.

Role Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen to recruit a band 7 mental health Nurse Practitioner within the Memory Assessment Pathway, based in Lichfield/Burntwood and Mercian PCN. Applicants should possess the knowledge and skills to enable them to work in the memory and dementia speciality, working with service users affected by all types of dementia. This includes working with challenging and complex needs associated to a dementia diagnosis. Applicants must have non-medical prescribing qualification. Applicants will be required to work closely with the existing multi-disciplinary team members, providing diagnostic assessment and follow ups to those referred. The role will include close working with physical and social care colleagues along with our GP and primary care colleagues.

Benefits and Culture

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities. We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems. We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.