Older Adults Mental Health Specialist

7 days ago


Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Title: Older Adults Mental Health Practitioner

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Older Adults Mental Health Practitioner to join our team at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our High Peak Older Adult Community Mental Health Team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to older adults with functional mental health conditions.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment, where you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our patients. As an Older Adults Mental Health Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive person-centred psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and formulation of presenting mental health needs. You will build therapeutic relationships, develop care plans, and empower individuals to take control of their health.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues, key partners, and the local community to develop services that meet the mental health needs of our patients. This will involve undertaking comprehensive assessments, developing care plans, and providing support and motivation to individuals to improve their mental health.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide comprehensive person-centred psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and formulation of presenting mental health needs.
  • Build therapeutic relationships, develop care plans, and empower individuals to take control of their health.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, key partners, and the local community to develop services that meet the mental health needs of our patients.
  • Undertake comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and provide support and motivation to individuals to improve their mental health.
Person Specification:

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Older Adults Mental Health Practitioner who has:

  • A relevant qualification in mental health nursing or occupational therapy.
  • Post-qualification experience in the relevant field.
  • Experience of working with older adults with functional mental health diagnoses.
  • Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
  • Good IT skills.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer:

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Commitment to flexible working where possible.
  • Annual leave and bank holidays.
  • Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training.
  • Generous NHS pension scheme.
  • Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.
  • Health service discounts and online benefits.
  • Incremental pay progression.
  • Free confidential employee assistance programme.
  • Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network, and Christian Network.
  • Health and wellbeing opportunities.
  • Structured learning and development opportunities.


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