Senior MH Nurse Practitioner - Older Adults (Lancaster)

NHS; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization is seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse to serve the older adult population in Lancaster and Morecambe. The successful candidate will provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team, perform mental health assessments, and develop treatment plans. Candidates must have a Registered Mental Health Nurse Degree and demonstrate strong clinical and communication skills. This full-time role offers a dynamic environment to support individuals in their community and prevent hospitalization.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with older adults with mental health needs.
• Proficient in mental health assessments and risk assessments.
• Able to lead the multidisciplinary team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork, respect, and integrity within the clinical team.
• Ensure effective assessment and planning for patient care.
• Provide mentoring and clinical supervision to staff.

Skills

Clinical skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse Degree

Specialist qualification or equivalent level in skills and development

Job description

A regional healthcare organization is seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse to serve the older adult population in Lancaster and Morecambe. The successful candidate will provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team, perform mental health assessments, and develop treatment plans. Candidates must have a Registered Mental Health Nurse Degree and demonstrate strong clinical and communication skills. This full-time role offers a dynamic environment to support individuals in their community and prevent hospitalization.