Pathway Lead - Older Adults Community Mental Health Team

NHS; Cannock; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Cannock is seeking a Pathway Lead for the Older Adults Community Mental Health Team. The role involves providing clinical leadership and delivering high standards of care to those with mental health conditions. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and conducting mental health assessments. This position offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment, focusing on holistic community care.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must possess knowledge in older adult mental health.
• Experience in performance management required.
• Clinical leadership experience is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard nursing care to older adults.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision.
• Participate in leadership and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams

Clinical leadership

Mental health nursing assessment

Education

Post-registration experience

Job description

Go back Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Pathway Lead - Older Adults Community Mental Health Team

The closing date is 20 January 2026

An opportunity has arisen to recruit x 1 band 7 Mental Health Pathway Lead within the Older Adult Community Mental Health team, clinically working in the South Staffordshire West locality.

Applicants should possess the knowledge and skills to enable them to work in older adult mental health speciality, working with service users affected by all types of functional mental health and Dementia conditions. This includes working with challenging and complex needs.

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

Main duties of the job

• Delivery of a high standard of nursing care to individuals referred to the Older Adult CMHT
• To provide daily operational/ clinical leadership and supervision to the neighbourhood teams.
• To participate actively in Collective Leadership and Quality Improvement projects relating to the services.
• Provide a specialist mental health nursing assessment, care planning and to evaluate those experiencing functional mental health conditions.
• To network and 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:

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The Older Adult CMHT 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 Matt Evans (Operational Manager for Older Adult Mental Health) [e-mail]

Person Specification

• Post-registration experience and/or evidence of formal courses and training at post graduate diploma level

Experience

• Experience of managing multi- disciplinary teams
• Experience of effectively initiating, developing, implementing and evaluating operational processes.
• Demonstrable experience in performance management
• Experience in the direct line management of health or social care staff
• Significant demonstrable post qualification experience at Band 6 working in a mental health / specialist inpatient setting.
• Demonstrable experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working.

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.

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust