Senior Mental Health Practitioner — Geriatric & Dementia Care

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a full-time Senior Mental Health Practitioner for the Later Life and Memory Service in St Helens. The role focuses on assessments of older adults, medication reviews and liaison with carers. A Registered Mental Health Nurse is encouraged to apply.

Flexible working options are considered, with a supportive multidisciplinary team in a busy, expanding service. The team seeks professionals who can develop strong partnerships within the wider care

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health settings, particularly with older adults or dementia.
• NHS registration and RMN qualification are essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of older adults in our care.
• Carry out medication reviews and liaise with carers.
• Build positive working relationships with the wider care network.
• Support service users and families with compassionate care.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Medication reviews

Carer liaison

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a full-time Senior Mental Health Practitioner for the Later Life and Memory Service in St Helens. The role focuses on assessments of older adults, medication reviews and liaison with carers. A Registered Mental Health Nurse is encouraged to apply.

Flexible working options are considered, with a supportive multidisciplinary team in a busy, expanding service. The team seeks professionals who can develop strong partnerships within the wider care