Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Older Adults MH Outreach Team

NHS; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Band 7 Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for the Older Adults Outreach Team. This role involves delivering high-standard nursing care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a mental health nursing qualification and preferably be on or willing to start a Non-Medical Prescribing course. The position requires travel across the south Staffordshire region, offering an exciting opportunity for career development in mental health services.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training and support

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Candidates must either be currently undertaking their Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or are required to commence it upon appointment.
• Evidence of professional updating and development in mental health services for older people is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard nursing care to individuals in the outreach team.
• Provide mental health nursing and medical assessment/reviews.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Therapeutic interventions

Professional updating

Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams

Supporting complex needs

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Non-medical prescribing qualification

Job description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Older Adults MH Outreach Team

The closing date is 27 November 2025

Band 7 Nurse Practitioner - Older Adults Outreach Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a band 7 Mental Health Nurse Practitioner within the Older Adults Outreach Team. This post has been created in response to increasing service demands and forms part of our longer‑term workforce strategy to ensure we continue to meet the needs of those who use our service.

Applicants should demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to work effectively within the Older Adult and Dementia specialty, including the ability to support Older Adults with complex and challenging needs. Candidates must either be currently undertaking their Non‑Medical Prescribing (NMP) qualification or are required to commence it upon appointment to the post.

Applicants will be required to work closely with the existing multi‑disciplinary team members. The role will include close working with physical and social care colleagues along with our GP and primary care colleagues.

This role is Monday‑Friday, and you will be required to travel independently across the south Staffordshire region.

Main duties of the job

• Delivery of a high standard of nursing care to individuals referred to the Older Adults Outreach Team
• Provide a specialist mental health nursing and medical assessment/reviews
• To work in partnership with fellow team members and internal/external partners
• To undertake their own professional development and compliance with mandatory training

About us

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.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

The Older Adults Outreach Team will provide you with a supportive environment in which to fully utilise and develop your skills and knowledge in working in a challenging community setting as part of a truly holistic system of health and social care.

If you would like to find out more about the team/post or to arrange a visit please contact Emma Tennant (Operational lead) [e-mail];

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A qualified/registered mental health nurse
• Non‑medical prescriber or candidates who are currently on their NMP course or people who would like complete the training
• Evidence of professional updating and development within mental health services for older people

Experience

• Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to clients with dementia and their carers
• Experience of working with more complex and challenging needs in dementia care
• Experience of working with a range of statutory, non‑statutory agencies
• Experience of working therapeutically in community settings
• Experience of supervising junior staff

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.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust