Older Adults Mental Health Specialist

4 weeks 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 (CMHT), 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.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality care to older adults with functional mental health conditions
  • Conduct comprehensive person-centred psychosocial assessments and risk assessments
  • Develop and implement care plans to support individuals in achieving their goals
  • Build therapeutic relationships and empower individuals to take control of their health
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, key partners, and community members to develop services that meet the mental health needs of the community
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

Relevant qualification in mental health nursing or occupational therapyPost-qualification experience in working with older adults with functional mental health diagnosesExperience of community working and ability to travel across the geographical areaGood verbal and non-verbal communication skillsGood IT skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamWhat We Offer

We offer a range of benefits, including:

Commitment to flexible working where possibleAnnual leave and bank holidays, increasing with serviceYearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing trainingGenerous NHS pension schemeGood maternity, paternity, and adoption benefitsHealth service discounts and online benefitsIncremental pay progressionFree confidential employee assistance programmeAccess to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network, and Christian NetworkHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesStructured learning and development opportunities

We are passionate about making equality, diversity, and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our 'People First Culture' which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian, or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes equality. We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults and have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply now to join our team and be part of our mission to provide high-quality care to our patients.



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