COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSE (Older Adults)

NHS Scotland; Sutherland (NE); Presencial; USD 53.000 - 79.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NHS Highland is seeking an enthusiastic Community Mental Health Nurse with Older Adult Mental Health experience to work with adults 65+ or younger with memory concerns in Caithness. The role covers assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans in partnership with clients, families and carers, with travel as needed and driving licence essential.

You will be involved in risk assessment and management, medication monitoring and liaising with psychiatrists, primary care and

Formación

• Must be registered with the NMC and work within the code of conduct.
• Experience in older adult mental health and memory concerns.
• A driving licence is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Assess clients, create care plans and evaluate outcomes with input from family and carers.
• Monitor ongoing risk and manage medications as required.
• Liaise with Psychiatrists, Primary Care and Social Care services; refer as appropriate.
• Act as an active MDT member and supervise students and support workers when needed.

Conocimientos

Older adult MH

NMC registered

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for an enthusiastic Community Mental Health Nurse with Older Adult Mental Health experience in Caithness. Your role will be with adults over the age of 65 or of any age if a memory concern. It will involve assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of the care plan, in partnership with the client and family and carers. You will also be involved in assessment and management of ongoing risk. The role will involve medication monitoring, liaising with Psychiatrists, Primary Care and with other Social Care services, and referring on to other services as appropriate. You will be an active member of an MDT. You will be supervising students and Support Workers on occasion.

You are required to be registered with the NMC and work within code of conduct at all times.

The applicant would be required to travel efficiently and effectively to undertake the role. A driving licence is essential.

Informal Queries To

Marie Cuthbert, Interim District Manager Caithness 07974107022/[e-mail]

Additional Information For Candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Keeping in Touch

• We will contact you by email
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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

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Dignity and respect

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