Community Mental Health Nurse - Older Peoples Team

The role is a permanent Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse Specialist working within the Older Adult Community Mental Health and Dementia Nursing Team at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Brentwood, Greater London. The post involves assessing, treating, and supporting older adults experiencing mental health difficulties, including those undergoing dementia diagnosis, while coordinating care across home settings, families, carers, and partner agencies. Responsibilities include managing a defined caseload under the Care Programme Approach, ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act 1983, and providing evidence-based interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold current registration as a Mental Health Nurse with a degree-level qualification, demonstrate experience in comprehensive assessments, multi-agency collaboration, and care coordination for vulnerable older adults, alongside knowledge of frailty and dementia complexities. Essential requirements include understanding of the Care Programme Approach, Mental Capacity Act, and risk assessment frameworks, with desirable experience in community mental health services. The position offers a salary of £39,959 to £48,117 per annum plus 5% High Cost allowance, 27 days of annual leave rising to 33 days after a decade, a £8K relocation package, interest-free season ticket loans, and access to bank shifts for additional income. Applications must be submitted by 15 October 2026 via the original advert, with inquiries directed to the Team Manager at Darlene Erbynn.