Senior Community Mental Health Nurse - Central

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Fife is seeking a Senior Community Mental Health Nurse for the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team in Central Fife. The role involves managing a caseload, conducting assessments, and developing individualized care plans for older adults. Candidates must be registered nurses with experience in mental health, possess strong leadership and communication skills, and be adaptable to changing situations. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Full induction and supervision opportunities

Flexible, family-friendly adjustments

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults with mental illness.
• Ability to manage a caseload and conduct mental health assessments.
• Skilled in supervising and developing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and develop care plans.
• Supervise junior staff and support the Nurse Team Lead.
• Engage with patients to support their recovery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team working

Adaptability

Education

Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council

Tools

Microsoft Office

Morse

Job description

NHS Fife Older Adult Community Mental Health Team – Central Fife

The service has an exciting opportunity within the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team in Central Fife for a Senior Community Mental Health Nurse. We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals experienced in working with older adults with functional and organic conditions. The role is based at Whytemans Brae Hospital in Kirkcaldy.

Applicants must be registered nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and have knowledge and experience related to the health and wellbeing of older adults with mental illness. You should be able to engage with patients to support their recovery and personal outcomes.

We seek a confident individual skilled in managing challenging situations independently, including home visits across Central Fife. The candidate will hold their own caseload, conduct mental health assessments, and develop and evaluate person-centered, individualized care plans.

The role involves supervising and developing junior staff, supporting the Nurse Team Lead with managerial tasks, and providing supervision for Student Nurses. You should possess excellent team working, leadership, communication skills, and be adaptable to change, with a commitment to personal development.

You will need to use IT systems such as Microsoft Office and Morse. Successful applicants will receive a full induction and opportunities for clinical and line management supervision.

It is essential that the candidate can travel across a large geographical area in a timely manner.

The working pattern is within office hours, Monday to Friday, 0900-1700, with potential weekend work in the future.

For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit, contact Nurse Team Lead Lesley Craw at 01592 643355 ext 28952.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, the role may require a different level of criminal records check. If classified as a 'regulated role,' appointment is subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Details on these changes are available at Disclosure Scotland Changes.

Membership of the PVG Scheme is a requirement prior to appointment.

NHS Fife is legally committed to ensuring all employees have the right to work in the UK. Non-UK or Irish applicants must confirm their right to work in their application.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and eliminating discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society and support flexible, family-friendly, and reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or long-term conditions.