Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Older Adults MH Outreach Team

Job summary

Band 7 Nurse Practitioner - Older Adults Outreach Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a band 7 Mental Health Nurse Practitioner within the Older Adults Outreach Team. This post has been created in response to increasing service demands and forms part of our longer-term workforce strategy to ensure we continue to meet the needs of those who use our service.

Applicants should demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to work effectively within the Older Adult and Dementia specialty, including the ability to support Older Adults with complex and challenging needs. Candidates must either be currently undertaking their Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) qualification or are required to commence it upon appointment to the post.

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.

This role is Monday-Friday, and you will be required to travel independently across the south Staffordshire region.

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

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