Senior Mental Health NP – Older Adults (Flexible)

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in England is seeking a full-time Band 6 Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for the Older Adult CMHT. The role involves providing nurse leadership, conducting mental health assessments, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Eligible candidates should possess strong communication skills and experience working with older adults. The organization promotes flexible working patterns and values compassion and teamwork within the clinical team.

Benefits

Flexible working options: term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time

Qualifications

• Proficient in referring to other clinicians and agencies as necessary.
• Ability to provide mentoring and clinical supervision.
• Commitment to promoting teamwork and compassion within the clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurse leadership within the multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake mental health assessments including risk assessments.
• Provide a responsive service to assess individuals' needs.
• Ensure effective monitoring of care provided to service users.

Skills

Leadership experience in assessment and provision of treatment plans

Excellent communication skills

Sound clinical and leadership skills

Experience working with older adults with mental health needs

Job description

A regional healthcare provider in England is seeking a full-time Band 6 Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for the Older Adult CMHT. The role involves providing nurse leadership, conducting mental health assessments, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Eligible candidates should possess strong communication skills and experience working with older adults. The organization promotes flexible working patterns and values compassion and teamwork within the clinical team.