We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our Older Adults Outreach Team based at Park House in Tamworth travelling across South Staffordshire.
You will be pivotal in the continued growth and direction of the role and service whilst working with physical and social care colleagues along with our GP and primary care colleagues.
You will have the in-depth knowledge and skills to enable them to work in the older adults and dementia speciality. You will provide indirect care through the functions of educator and advice giver to relatives, carers and other organisations where appropriate.
The Older Adults and Outreach Team optimise the physical, spiritual and psychological well-being of all service users referred and facilitate timely discharge, with seamless transfer to other providers or specific inpatient care. You must hold a non - medical prescribing qualification.
The client base can be unpredictable and at times challenging but rewarding and we will provide you with a supportive environment in which to fully utilise and develop your skills and knowledge in working in a challenging community setting as part of a truly holistic system of health and social care.
This role is Monday-Friday, and you will be required to travel independently across the south Staffordshire region.
As a Band 7 Mental Health Nurse Practitioner you will receive patients with undiagnosed problems and make an assessment of their health care needs, based on highly developed nursing knowledge and skills, including physical examination skills.
As part of your role, you will be expected to:
* Order necessary investigations, and provide treatment and care both individually, as part of a team, and through liaison with / referral to other agencies, e.g. ECGs and bloods.
* Plan, develop and manage specialist care, working in partnership with others, delegating and referring as appropriate to optimise health outcomes and resource use.
* Draw on a diverse range of knowledge in making decisions to determine evidence-based therapeutic interventions (which will usually include prescribing medication and actively monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic psychological interventions)
* Play an active role in multi-professional meetings.
* Support service users to make informed choices about their plan of care.
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
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.
Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:
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The Older Adults Outreach Team will provide you with a supportive environment in which to fully utilise and develop your skills and knowledge in working in a challenging community setting as part of a truly holistic system of health and social care.
If you would like to find out more about the team/post or to arrange a visit please contact Emma Tennant (Operational lead) ;