*INTERNAL MPFT APPLICANTS ONLY* Senior Community Mental Health Nurse
The closing date is 15 April 2026
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join our specialist Dementia Home Treatment Team based in Telford, Shropshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high‑quality care to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia, their families, carers and loved ones.
The role involves working closely with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team and liaising with GPs, social care, and voluntary sector partners to ensure continuity and quality of care. You will maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust policies, contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and provide professional advice, support, and supervision to colleagues where appropriate.
The role requires significant experience and knowledge of dementia, managing a complex caseload, excellent communication skills, team working and the ability to work under pressure to respond to high service demand.
The role is community based and therefore it is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and the use of a car.
Main duties of the job
- Take responsibility for the management of a complex caseload, which includes specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans (Care Programme Approach and Single Assessment Process).
- Participate in the setting of quality standards, including auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance and policy.
- Assess patient’s individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
- Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and Pathway guidance including pharmacological and psychologically informed interventions.
- Complete and contribute, where appropriate, to robust risk assessments and risk‑management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk‑taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance / independence.
- Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions.
- Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of interventions, as part of the care planning and evaluation process.
About us
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 aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve so that every voice is heard and every difference is respected.
Person Specification – Qualifications
- Registered mental health nurse on NMC Register
- Post‑registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at Diploma / Degree level
- Registered mentor
- BSc degree in nursing or equivalent level
- Qualification / training in providing supervision or coaching
- Non‑medical prescriber
- Psychological intervention qualification including EMDR, CBT, CBTp, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT
Experience
- Evidence of extensive post‑registration experience working with adults living with dementia
- Experience of assessing, planning, co‑ordinating and managing people living with a dementia
- Experience working with older adults
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Full‑time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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