Job summary
Internal MPFT Applicants only - must be a non-medical prescriber
An opportunity has arisen to recruit a band 7 Mental Health Nurse Practitioner within the Older Adults Outreach Team. This post is required due to capacity and demands on the service and longer term workforce strategy in order to continue to meet the requirements of the service.
Applicants should possess the knowledge and skills to enable them to work in the older adults and dementia speciality. This includes working with challenging and complex needs of Older Adults. Applicants must have their non - medical prescribing qualification.
Applicants will be required to work closely with the existing multi-disciplinary team members. The role will include close working with physical and social care colleagues along with our GP and primary care colleagues.
Main duties of the job
- Delivery of a high standard of nursing care to individuals referred to the Older Adults Outreach Team
- Provide a specialist mental health nursing and medical assessment/ reviews,
- To work in partnership with fellow team members and internal/external partners.
- To undertake their own professional development and compliance with mandatory training.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:
Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube
The Older Adults Outreach Team will provide you with a supportive environment in which to fully utilise and develop your skills and knowledge in working in a challenging community setting as part of a truly holistic system of health and social care.
This role requires you to travel over a large geographical area, so access to suitable transport is essential.
If you would like to find out more about the team/post or to arrange a visit please contact Emma Tennant (Operational lead) emma.tennant@mpft.nhs.uk;
Job description
Job responsibilities
Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:
Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube
The Older Adults Outreach Team will provide you with a supportive environment in which to fully utilise and develop your skills and knowledge in working in a challenging community setting as part of a truly holistic system of health and social care.
This role requires you to travel over a large geographical area, so access to suitable transport is essential.
If you would like to find out more about the team/post or to arrange a visit please contact Emma Tennant (Operational lead) emma.tennant@mpft.nhs.uk;
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualified/registered mental health nurse
- Evidence of professional updating and development within mental health services for older people
- Non-medical prescriber
Desirable
- Diploma equivalent qualification in sphere of professional practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to clients with dementia and their carers
- Experience of working with a range of statutory, non-statutory agencies
- Experience of working with more complex and challenging needs in older adult care
- Experience of user and carer involvement working
- Internal MPFT - NMP
Desirable
- Experience of working therapeutically in community settings
- Minimum of one year's post registration experience working in a mental health setting
- Experience of supervising junior staff
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of various approaches to mental health assessment
- Knowledge of therapeutic approaches appropriate to use with complex and challenging needs in dementia care
- Knowledge of the National Dementia Strategy and its recommendations for practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualified/registered mental health nurse
- Evidence of professional updating and development within mental health services for older people
- Non-medical prescriber
Desirable
- Diploma equivalent qualification in sphere of professional practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to clients with dementia and their carers
- Experience of working with a range of statutory, non-statutory agencies
- Experience of working with more complex and challenging needs in older adult care
- Experience of user and carer involvement working
- Internal MPFT - NMP
Desirable
- Experience of working therapeutically in community settings
- Minimum of one year's post registration experience working in a mental health setting
- Experience of supervising junior staff
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of various approaches to mental health assessment
- Knowledge of therapeutic approaches appropriate to use with complex and challenging needs in dementia care
- Knowledge of the National Dementia Strategy and its recommendations for practice
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).
