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• Job title: Experienced Older Adults Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6).

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• Employer: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

• Location: Drayton House, Drayton Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 2EW, England, United Kingdom.

• Salary: Advertised at around £39,959–£48,117 per annum.

• Employment type: Not specified in the supplied listing.

• Work arrangement: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Community-based role involving travel across the service area. Applicants must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for work.

• Contract: Permanent.

Job overview:

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Older Adults Mental Health Practitioner to join its multidisciplinary Community Dementia Team. The successful candidate will work with older adults experiencing complex mental health conditions, particularly dementia and associated psychological difficulties.

The role involves providing specialist mental health assessments, clinical interventions and care planning to help patients remain safe and independent in their homes for as long as possible. The practitioner will also act as a Lead Practitioner, supporting individuals with complex or intensive needs while working closely with families, carers and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team caseload of older adults with complex dementia and mental health needs.

• Conduct specialist mental health assessments and develop personalised care and recovery plans.

• Deliver evidence-based, patient-centred clinical interventions.

• Undertake risk screening, risk assessments and appropriate risk management planning.

• Coordinate care using Care Programme Approach (CPA) principles.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and attend relevant clinical meetings.

• Provide specialist nursing advice and undertake appropriate nursing procedures.

• Support patients and families through education, care planning and discharge arrangements.

• Work closely with carers, families, community services and partner organisations.

• Participate in the team’s duty rota and provide clinical support when required.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of dementia and older adults’ mental health services.

• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to junior colleagues and students.

• Promote patients’ safety, wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse qualification in Mental Health, Learning Disabilities or Adult Nursing, appropriate to the role.

• Current UK professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

• Completion of a Mentorship Course or equivalent ENB qualification.

• Evidence of continuous professional development.

• Significant post-qualification experience within the relevant care group.

• Experience conducting clinical assessments, including risk assessments.

• Previous experience working within community mental health services.

• Experience working collaboratively with statutory and non-statutory organisations.

• Understanding and practical experience of the Care Programme Approach (CPA).

• Experience providing professional consultation and working with multidisciplinary teams.

• Understanding of clinical governance and service implementation.

• Strong communication, assessment, organisational and clinical decision-making skills.

• Ability to drive and access a vehicle for community-based duties.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS Band 6 salary.

• £2,000 Golden Hello or relocation incentive, subject to eligibility and terms and conditions.

• NHS Pension Scheme contributions.

• 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Childcare vouchers.

• Excellent training and professional development opportunities.

• Regular clinical supervision and professional support.

• Access to NHS employee discounts.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Opportunities to develop specialist skills in dementia and older adults’ mental health care.

• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.

• Opportunities for career development and lifelong learning.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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