Senior Community Mental Health Nurse – Older People (Autonomous)

NHS; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Community Mental Health Nurse to join their Older Peoples Community Mental Health team. The role involves managing a complex caseload, mentoring junior colleagues, and working closely with service users and their families. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in mental health care, particularly with clients aged 65 and over. This position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for further learning and development.

Benefits

Increased mileage rates for > 3500

Health and wellbeing support packages

Development and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve months at Band 5 or equivalent responsibility in mental health.
• Experience of being clinical adviser to junior staff or students.
• Experience of working with clients aged 65 years and over who have mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of clients in the community.
• Work in partnership with families and carers for recovery.
• Mentor and supervise preceptee nurses and student nurses.

Skills

Cognitive / Memory Assessment

Clinical supervision

Mentorship

Organizational skills

Education

RN (part 13) RMN

ENB 998 / Facilitating learning in practice

Clinical supervisor training

Job description

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Community Mental Health Nurse to join their Older Peoples Community Mental Health team. The role involves managing a complex caseload, mentoring junior colleagues, and working closely with service users and their families. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in mental health care, particularly with clients aged 65 and over. This position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for further learning and development.