Older Adults Urgent Care Practitioner - Intensive Support

Sussex Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Horsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a passionate Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team in Horsham. The role involves providing specialist assessment and treatment for older adults with diverse mental health needs. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with relevant qualifications and experience in community settings. Competitive salary, relocation package offered.

Benefits

£4,000 incentive

Up to £8,000 relocation package

Fully funded lifelong learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with expertise in mental health or related fields.
• Significant post-qualifying experience and evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Supervisory experience in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, treatment, and care to older adults with mental health needs.
• Conduct risk assessments and clinical interventions.
• Collaborate with healthcare organizations and agencies.

Skills

Compassion

Accountability

Flexibility

Resourcefulness

Ability to build strong links with clients

Education

Registered Nurse with current registration in mental health, learning disabilities, or adult nursing

Completion of Mentorship Course or ENB equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a passionate individual to work with older people as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing specialist assessment, treatment, and care to a caseload with diverse mental health needs. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, flexible, resourceful, and able to build strong links with clients and carers. The role involves collaboration with healthcare organizations and the voluntary sector.

Position: Band 6 Mental Health Nurse for the Specialist Older Adults' Mental Health Service (SOAMHS), based at Horsham Mental Health Team, New Park House, Horsham. The service integrates health and social care for older adults with functional and complex organic conditions requiring secondary support. Experience in community settings is advantageous but not essential, as comprehensive induction and supervision will be provided. The ability to travel across Horsham, Crawley, and surrounding areas is essential.

Minimum Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with current registration in mental health, learning disabilities, or adult nursing
• Completion of Mentorship Course or ENB equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and significant post-qualifying experience
• Experience working with individuals with complex health issues in community settings
• Supervisory experience
• Ability to provide clinical interventions, conduct assessments, including risk assessments
• Experience working collaboratively with professionals and across agencies
• Experience within the CPA process and community-based work

We value shared commitment to our core principles: compassion, accountability, and optimism. We offer opportunities for professional growth, including fully funded lifelong learning from GCSE to Masters level, and a supportive work environment dedicated to high-quality care.

We are committed to a diverse workforce and encourage applications from Black, Minority, Ethnic, and disabled communities. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may not be able to notify all candidates of the outcome. The Trust prioritizes safeguarding and expects all staff to be familiar with relevant policies and undertake necessary training.

This role offers a salary at the bottom of the relevant range, with consideration for NHS experience, and includes a £4,000 incentive and up to an £8,000 relocation package, subject to conditions. The service operates 7 days a week, including bank holidays, in a vibrant area with excellent travel options across Sussex.