Community Mental Health Nurse - Older Adults Outreach Team


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cannock, WS11 1JN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Nov 2026
Closing date:	17 Nov 2026

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Summary

Please see attached the job description and person specification. Check out the below videos showcasing why you should grow your career 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 with MPFT begins within the Older Adults Outreach Team, where you will contribute to the delivery of responsive, high-quality mental health care to older adults and their families across South Staffordshire. You will become part of a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team committed to providing timely, compassionate and recovery-focused interventions to individuals experiencing acute mental health difficulties, including those living with dementia. The role offers a varied and rewarding working environment, providing opportunities to develop skills in mental health assessment, risk formulation, therapeutic intervention, crisis management and collaborative care planning. Working in partnership with Community Mental Health Teams, inpatient services and wider health and social care professionals, you will contribute to preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting individuals to maintain their independence and wellbeing within the community. We recognise the importance of professional development and reflective practice. You will be supported through regular clinical supervision, multidisciplinary working and opportunities for continued learning and development. At MPFT, we are committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care and empowering our staff to make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective communication skills, sound clinical judgement and a compassionate approach to supporting older adults with complex mental health needs. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mitchel Cox (Pathway Lead) mitchel.cox@mpft.nhs.uk

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