Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Older Persons Community Mental Health Team in Great Yarmouth.
We are a friendly, supportive, and experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred care to older adults, typically aged 75+, experiencing functional mental health difficulties and those of any age experiencing problems associated with Dementia.
This role is ideal for an experienced Band 6 practitioner or a Band 5 looking to progress into a more senior role . We are passionate about supporting staff to grow and will provide the guidance, supervision, and training needed to help you succeed in the role.
Previous experience of working with older adults is not essential as you will receive a tailored induction programme.
Please contact the team if you would like further information or to visit us in person.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Work as a Care Coordinator for a caseload of service users with complex mental health needs
- Deliver person-centred, evidence-based interventions to older people and their carers
- Undertake comprehensive assessments, including risk formulation and safety planning
- Liaise effectively with a range of professionals and services to support holistic care delivery
- Participate in daily Safety Huddles and weekly MDT meetings
- Contribute to the shared Duty Worker role within the team
- Triage referrals into the service
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using electronic systems
- Support and mentor students and colleagues as appropriate
Caseloads are carefully managed using a caseload weighting toolkit to ensure they remain safe, balanced, and sustainable, supporting staff wellbeing.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care to older adults within the community, in line with agreed care plans.
- Undertake initial, and ongoing patient assessments, including risk assessment and screening.
- Continuously review and evaluate patients needs, supporting safe and timely discharge planning in collaboration with senior colleagues.
- Enable and support patients to maintain and maximise their independence wherever possible.
- Promote the active involvement of patients and carers in care planning, ensuring they are informed, empowered, and central to decision-making.
Care Coordination and Team Working
- Manage and prioritise a defined caseload, organising your workload effectively across the community setting.
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, building strong partnerships with health, social care, and voluntary sector colleagues.
- Initiate and contribute to reviews, case conferences, and other multi-agency meetings.
- Communicate any changes in patients conditions or circumstances promptly to the wider team, including medical and social care professionals.
Leadership and Supervision
- Provide guidance, support, and supervision to junior staff as delegated by the Senior Nurse.
- Support the learning and development of colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.
- Act as a mentor for students and learners, supporting placements in line with professional standards.
- Contribute, where appropriate, to recruitment and selection processes.
Professional Practice and Development
- Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical records in line with Trust standards.
- Ensure all practice is evidence-based and informed by current local and national guidance.
- Take responsibility for your own professional development through appraisal, training, and reflective practice.
- Participate in clinical governance, audit, research, and service improvement activities.
- Work in accordance with the Mental Health Act (1983) and other relevant legislation and policies.
Safety, Quality, and Compliance
- Ensure the safe handling, administration, and storage of medications and clinical materials.
- Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures, and professional standards at all times.
- Maintain professional, therapeutic relationships with patients, carers, and colleagues.
- Keep the Clinical Nurse Leader informed of any clinical or service delivery concerns.
- Use resources effectively and organise your working day to meet the needs of the service.
Education and Training
- Actively participate in training and development opportunities.
- Support and contribute to the learning environment for student nurses and other learners.
- Maintain up-to-date mentorship skills and competencies.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Care
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care to older adults within the community, in line with agreed care plans.
- Undertake initial, and ongoing patient assessments, including risk assessment and screening.
- Continuously review and evaluate patients needs, supporting safe and timely discharge planning in collaboration with senior colleagues.
- Enable and support patients to maintain and maximise their independence wherever possible.
- Promote the active involvement of patients and carers in care planning, ensuring they are informed, empowered, and central to decision-making.
Care Coordination and Team Working
- Manage and prioritise a defined caseload, organising your workload effectively across the community setting.
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, building strong partnerships with health, social care, and voluntary sector colleagues.
- Initiate and contribute to reviews, case conferences, and other multi-agency meetings.
- Communicate any changes in patients conditions or circumstances promptly to the wider team, including medical and social care professionals.
Leadership and Supervision
- Provide guidance, support, and supervision to junior staff as delegated by the Senior Nurse.
- Support the learning and development of colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.
- Act as a mentor for students and learners, supporting placements in line with professional standards.
- Contribute, where appropriate, to recruitment and selection processes.
Professional Practice and Development
- Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical records in line with Trust standards.
- Ensure all practice is evidence-based and informed by current local and national guidance.
- Take responsibility for your own professional development through appraisal, training, and reflective practice.
- Participate in clinical governance, audit, research, and service improvement activities.
- Work in accordance with the Mental Health Act (1983) and other relevant legislation and policies.
Safety, Quality, and Compliance
- Ensure the safe handling, administration, and storage of medications and clinical materials.
- Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures, and professional standards at all times.
- Maintain professional, therapeutic relationships with patients, carers, and colleagues.
- Keep the Clinical Nurse Leader informed of any clinical or service delivery concerns.
- Use resources effectively and organise your working day to meet the needs of the service.
Education and Training
- Actively participate in training and development opportunities.
- Support and contribute to the learning environment for student nurses and other learners.
- Maintain up-to-date mentorship skills and competencies.
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Person Specification
other
Essential
- Ability to travel independantly
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with the relevant professional registration.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Practice assessor/supervisor training
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
- Ability to assess risk and formulate management plans
Desirable
- Experience in Community Setting
- Experience of working with older adults
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Sound knowledge of physical health issues which impact on mental health and treatment options.
- Computer skills and experience of using EPR
Desirable
- Completion of STORM training
- Experience of working with carers and families
Person Specification
other
Essential
- Ability to travel independantly
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with the relevant professional registration.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Practice assessor/supervisor training
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
- Ability to assess risk and formulate management plans
Desirable
- Experience in Community Setting
- Experience of working with older adults
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Sound knowledge of physical health issues which impact on mental health and treatment options.
- Computer skills and experience of using EPR
Desirable
- Completion of STORM training
- Experience of working with carers and families
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
