Senior CMHN – Older Adults & Dementia

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£8K relocation package

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Staff discounts

Job summary

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse Specialist to join the Older Adult Community Mental Health and Dementia Nursing Team in Basildon. You will work as a Nurse Practitioner within a multidisciplinary team, delivering assessments, treatment and support to individuals with mental health needs, including dementia evaluation.

The role involves home visits, coordinating care with families and carers, facilitating hospital discharge, and

Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking comprehensive assessments, including dementia reviews.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and coordinate care.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritisation in a busy clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment and support for individuals with mental health and dementia.
• Coordinate care needs and plan care within the Care Programme Approach.
• Support patients at home, involve families and carers, and assist hospital discharge.
• Ensure clear communication with clients and carers to understand needs.

Job description

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse Specialist to join the Older Adult Community Mental Health and Dementia Nursing Team in Basildon. You will work as a Nurse Practitioner within a multidisciplinary team, delivering assessments, treatment and support to individuals with mental health needs, including dementia evaluation.

The role involves home visits, coordinating care with families and carers, facilitating hospital discharge, and