Community Mental Health Nurse
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Scunthorpe, DN16 6SX
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
The Older Adults Mental Health Team has an exciting opportunity for an experienced older adult mental health nurse to join our team. Do you have a pas...
As a member of the Older Adults Mental Health Team the post holder will provide high quality nursing interventions within the Dementia Pathway.
The post holder will be an enthusiastic, highly organised and motivated mental health professional who can provide high quality nursing expertise and support to those affected by dementia.
It is essential that the applicant can demonstrate post registration experience as an RMN, which may include inpatient and community settings. In addition, it is expected that the successful candidates will provide independent or supplementary prescribing and be willing to undertake the relevant training.
The following tasks and duties will also form part of the role, however this list is not exhaustive:
Triage of incoming referrals to establish urgency / risk
Holistic mental health assessment
Development of appropriate treatment plans / signposting to relevant third sector organisations
Recruitment, supervision, and deployment of staff.
Advice, training and induction and mentorship of learners.
Audit, research and service monitoring.
Ordering, storage, monitoring and administration of medication.
Liaison within the multi-disciplinary care team, including carers, voluntary agencies etc.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https: //www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https: //workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https: //youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https: //www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience as an RMN
- Professional experience of working in an older adults' setting
- Experience of MDT working
- Skills in coordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care.
- Experience of assessing and managing risk
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of working with statutory and non- statutory agencies.
- Experience of working at Band 6 level
- Experience of managing risk
- Experience of delivering evidence-based treatments.
- Experience of cognitive testing
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Willingness to undertake additional training
- Evidence of post registration training
Desirable
- Non-medical Prescriber (or will to undertake this training)
- Counselling Qualification Venepuncture Qualification PSI Training
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision
- Knowledge of cognitive testing processes
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services, particularly the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act & NICE Guidelines.
- Ability to work as part of a multiprofessional team
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach
- Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care
- An understanding of current mental health issues
- An understanding of dementia diagnoses and associated treatment options and nursing interventions required
- Excellent report writing skills
- IT skills
- Excellent assessment skills- communication skills, establishing a rapport, focusing on gathering pertinent information, probing questions and ability to assimilate within your mental health knowledge to agree an appropriate outcome and plan.
- Completing robust, initial risk assessments and ability to review historic risk
- Understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement in care planning
- Understanding of local Safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Ability to prioritise workload when conflicting demands are made
Desirable
- Skills in CBT
- Ability to work in a changing environment
- Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within mental health
- Ability to elaborate on the translation of personal and professional skills into practice
- Understanding of the CPA process
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
1 September 2026
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