Older Adults Mental Health Practitioner (RNMH or OT)

TN United Kingdom; Buxton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a compassionate Older Adults Mental Health Practitioner to join their dedicated team. This role involves supporting older adults with mental health conditions in a community setting, focusing on person-centred care and integration into the Living Well Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mental health nursing or occupational therapy, excellent communication skills, and a passion for making a positive impact in people's lives. Enjoy flexible working options and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Annual leave and bank holidays

NHS pension scheme

Health discounts and online benefits

Incremental pay progression

Confidential employee assistance program

Access to networks: LGBT+, BAME, Christian

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Structured learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in relevant field is essential.
• Experience working with older adults with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive person-centred psychosocial assessments.
• Develop care plans and build therapeutic relationships.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Occupational Therapy

Community Working

Good Communication Skills

IT Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Degree in Mental Health Nursing

Degree in Occupational Therapy

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05.05.2025

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Older Adult Practitioner - Living Well

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area: Registered Mental Health Nurses or Occupational Therapists

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time - hours per week

Job ref: OPC-4

Site: Corbar View

Town: Buxton

Salary: £, - £, pa, pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Want to make a real difference and have a rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and be part of a compassionate workforce committed to ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’re rated ‘good’ by CQC, with some outstanding services. Our colleagues are praised for compassion, kindness, and pride in their work.

We value equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can bring their whole selves to work. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Job overview

Please note the 4% pay award is due to be reflected in pay from October 4, with arrears paid in November 4.

This is an exciting time to join Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as a Nurse or Occupational Therapist!

The High Peak Older Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and Living Well Team seek an enthusiastic Band 6 Older Adult Specialist to join their friendly team based in Swadlincote.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have experience working with older adults with mental health conditions in a community setting.

This role involves supporting introductions into the Living Well Team, assessing needs, and designing person-centred support to help older adults live their best lives.

The role supports community integration, working with colleagues across agencies to provide timely, appropriate services.

The post is supported by the Older Adult CMHT and involves working into the Living Well Team to deliver integrated care.

Living Well is a locality-based, multi-agency team offering seamless support, especially for those who haven't accessed secondary mental health services before.

The successful candidate will need the ability to travel across the geographical area.

Working for our organisation

The team is friendly and supportive, valuing professional curiosity and ideas. The role supports integration of services to ensure access for older people.

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and contribute to a workforce dedicated to positive impacts.

CQC rated us 'GOOD', praising compassion and pride among colleagues.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working options
• Annual leave and bank holidays, increasing with service
• Annual appraisal and ongoing training
• NHS pension scheme
• Maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
• Health discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Confidential employee assistance program
• Access to networks: LGBT+, BAME, Christian
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Structured learning opportunities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will support a flexible, responsive local service, developing an Integrated Wellbeing Pathway aligned with the Community Mental Health Framework. Collaboration with colleagues, partners, and the community is essential.

The role includes conducting comprehensive person-centred psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and developing care plans. Building therapeutic relationships and empowering individuals are key.

The practitioner will motivate and support individuals to improve mental health, develop self-care, resilience, and utilize community resources. Building relationships with community partners and listening to lived experiences are vital for service development.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Diploma in Nursing/Degree in Mental Health Nursing or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Desirable criteria

• Assessor qualification
• Further relevant training

Experience

Essential criteria

• Post-qualification experience in relevant field
• Experience working with older adults with mental health conditions
• Community working experience
• Ability to meet travel requirements
• Good communication skills
• Good IT skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Desirable criteria

• Linking with partner agencies experience
• Understanding of the Living Well programme
• Good time management

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Rachel Keys

Job title: Service Manager

Email: [contact email]

Additional information

Please contact us for a chat about the role.

If you have problems applying, contact

Recruitment Team, Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, 1st Floor Kingsway House, Kingsway, Derby, DE3LZ

Telephone: [number], options 1, 1 (working days Mon-Wed)