Senior Mental Health Nurse - Older Adults (Flexible Hours)

NSFT; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house and external training

Career progression

Annual leave 27–33 days

NHS discounts

Job summary

NSFT is seeking a Senior Community Mental Health Nurse (Older Persons) for the Gateway House site in Wymondham. The role, Band 6, is permanent and part of a flexible, full-time/part-time setup with the potential for job sharing.

The team provides comprehensive care for adults with mental illness and dementia, with opportunities for professional development and training. You will contribute to multi-disciplinary assessments, create person-centred care plans, and may travel to patients' homes

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current professional registration.
• Mentorship (ENB988 or equivalent).
• Evidence of social care/health related study.

Responsibilities

• Assess people with moderate to severe mental illness and plan care.
• Develop treatment plans with senior staff support.
• Conduct memory assessment work as needed.
• Deliver direct patient care and ensure recovery and discharge planning from start of treatment.
• Support learning environment for students and multi-disciplinary team coordination.

Skills

Nurse registration

Mentorship ENB988

Risk assessment

Team communication

Education

Nursing qualification/Registration

Job description

NSFT is seeking a Senior Community Mental Health Nurse (Older Persons) for the Gateway House site in Wymondham. The role, Band 6, is permanent and part of a flexible, full-time/part-time setup with the potential for job sharing.

The team provides comprehensive care for adults with mental illness and dementia, with opportunities for professional development and training. You will contribute to multi-disciplinary assessments, create person-centred care plans, and may travel to patients' homes