Job Description

Embark on a fulfilling career as a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse, bringing your expertise to the vibrant landscape of South Staffordshire. Join Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, a beacon of excellence, where you will play a pivotal role in both the Dementia Team and the Older Adults Mental health Team.



This role promises a career of depth and impact across South Staffordshire. Based at St Michaels Court in Lichfield, join a community that values and celebrates your commitment to excellence. Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust offers not just a job but a journey where you can take pride in making a real difference for our communities. Your career will be a source of joy, accomplishment, and continuous growth as you shape the future of mental health care in this dynamic and supportive environment.



As a band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse you will be part of a service that will provide specialist input to service users and their carers who may be affected by a mental health diagnosis. You will be working closely with other providers in line with the recommendations from National Strategy and appropriate NICE Guidelines. You will be part of a service that provides evidence-based, first-class healthcare putting service users' needs at the centre of the service. You will have a level of knowledge and expertise acquired through in-depth experience of older adult mental health and dementia care underpinned by extensive post registration to develop skills, knowledge and an excellent values base. The post holder will be able to work autonomously on completing the assessments and formulating person centred care plans and risk assessments for those accessing the specialist service. You will work flexibly to meet service user, carer and family needs. The work patterns and client base is unpredictable and there is regular exposure to highly distressing and emotional circumstances. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a range of high level specialist assessments, identifying risks and management plans in the process. Provide indirect care through the functions of educator and advice giver to relatives, carers and other organisations where appropriate and play a significant role in the supervision of junior staff.





By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;



Supporting your career development and progression

Excellent NHS Pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Options for flexible working

Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)

Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources

If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients

Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate

Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates

Salary sacrifice bikes up to 2k

Free car parking at all trust sites

Free flu vaccinations every year

Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to 250 (if the criteria is met)



We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.



Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.



Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications



Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:



Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube



Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube



What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube



Your journey begins in the Dementia and Older Adult Mental health Team, where you'll contribute to delivering high-quality clinical services to service users and their families. Collaborate seamlessly with fellow providers, aligning with national strategies and NICE Guidelines. Take charge of a complex caseload, offering clinical and caseload supervision to support your team. As a key worker, weave together a tapestry of communication and coordination for your designated caseload, ensuring a comprehensive and tailored approach to care. Engage in therapeutic interventions, following meticulous care plans, and making a positive impact on the lives of those navigating mental health-related difficulties.



Simultaneously, your role extends to the Older Adults Team, where you'll shape the well-being of the elderly population in South Staffordshire. Work in tandem with Staffordshire Police and Mental Health Services, embodying the Trust's commitment to people-centric care. Leverage your extensive experience in older adult and dementia care, conducting assessments, formulating person-centred care plans, and managing risk assessments. Flexibility is your forte as you navigate unpredictable work patterns and client bases, offering compassionate care in highly distressing situations. Assume the role of educator and advisor, making significant contributions to the supervision of junior staff. Contribute to the optimization of service users' well-being, ensuring timely discharges and seamless transfers.



Any questions about the role please don't hesitate to contact Mildred Langeveldt, Pathway Manager, mildred.langeveldt@mpft.nhs.uk