Job summary
Join Our Older Persons Mental Health Team in Beautiful Torbay!
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults? Our well-resourced, multidisciplinary team in Torbayone of the UKs most stunning coastal locationsis looking for dedicated professionals to help deliver exceptional care to patients with both organic brain disorders and functional mental health conditions. With a strong support network of experienced clinicians and a collaborative culture, youll have the tools, time, and team to truly make an impact. Come work where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your surroundings inspire.
We have two 30 hour per week posts avaliable
Main duties of the job
A SMHP in an Older Persons Mental Health
Community Team plays a vital role in ensuring personalised, integrated, and
effective care for elderly patients with mental health needs.
Core Responsibilities
Coordinate holistic care for older adults with both
functional mental health conditions and organic brain disorders.
Develop and maintain personalised care plans that reflect
the patients needs, preferences, and goals.
Point of contact for patients, families,
carers, and professionals across health and social care services.
Connect patients to appropriate services,
including GPs, social workers, therapists, and voluntary sector support.
Review care plans regularly, adapting them as
patients conditions or circumstances change.
Collaborative and Clinical Duties
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses,
occupational therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists and social care
professionals.
Conduct mental health assessments, especially for patients
with complex needs or cognitive impairments.
Support patients in managing their conditions, promoting
independence and wellbeing through education and engagement.
Ensure continuity of care, especially during transitions
between services or after hospital discharge.
Maintain accurate records and documentation
Conduct home visits to assess needs and
provide support.
This role is ideal for professionals who are compassionate and committed to improving the lives of older adults
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting older adults with functional mental health conditions and organic brain disorders such as dementia. Based in the beautiful coastal area of Torbay, youll work collaboratively to deliver compassionate, person-centred care in the community. This role involves assessment, care planning, coordination, and ongoing supportensuring continuity and quality of care across health and social services. Ideal for professionals who thrive in a supportive team and are passionate about improving the lives of older people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting older adults with functional mental health conditions and organic brain disorders such as dementia. Based in the beautiful coastal area of Torbay, youll work collaboratively to deliver compassionate, person-centred care in the community. This role involves assessment, care planning, coordination, and ongoing supportensuring continuity and quality of care across health and social services. Ideal for professionals who thrive in a supportive team and are passionate about improving the lives of older people.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience working as a Registered Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist
- - Familiarity with multidisciplinary working and integrated care pathways
Desirable
- - Proven ability to work independently and manage a caseload within a community mental health setting
- - Experience supporting older adults with complex mental health needs, including dementia and functional disorders
Qualifications
Essential
- - Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- - Degree in Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy
- - Experience working in mental health settings, ideally with older adults
- - Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding procedures
- - Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments and develop care plans
- - Strong communication and teamwork skills
- - Proficient in using electronic patient records and digital tool
Desirable
- - Experience in Community Mental Health
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in community settings, including home visits and liaising with primary care.
- - Caseload Management Skills
- Proven experience managing a complex caseload, prioritizing needs, and delivering timely interventions.
- - Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification (for nurses)
- Independent or supplementary prescribing certification, or willingness to undertake training.
- - Knowledge of Older Adult Mental Health Conditions
- Familiarity with both functional and organic disorders, including dementia, depression, and anxiety in later life.
- - Crisis Management and Risk Assessment
- Ability to respond to urgent situations, assess risk, and implement safety plans.
- - Experience with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Comfortable working across professional boundaries to deliver integrated care.
- - Commitment to Professional Development
- Evidence of ongoing learning, reflective practice, and engagement with supervision
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience working as a Registered Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist
- - Familiarity with multidisciplinary working and integrated care pathways
Desirable
- - Proven ability to work independently and manage a caseload within a community mental health setting
- - Experience supporting older adults with complex mental health needs, including dementia and functional disorders
Qualifications
Essential
- - Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- - Degree in Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy
- - Experience working in mental health settings, ideally with older adults
- - Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding procedures
- - Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments and develop care plans
- - Strong communication and teamwork skills
- - Proficient in using electronic patient records and digital tool
Desirable
- - Experience in Community Mental Health
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in community settings, including home visits and liaising with primary care.
- - Caseload Management Skills
- Proven experience managing a complex caseload, prioritizing needs, and delivering timely interventions.
- - Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification (for nurses)
- Independent or supplementary prescribing certification, or willingness to undertake training.
- - Knowledge of Older Adult Mental Health Conditions
- Familiarity with both functional and organic disorders, including dementia, depression, and anxiety in later life.
- - Crisis Management and Risk Assessment
- Ability to respond to urgent situations, assess risk, and implement safety plans.
- - Experience with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Comfortable working across professional boundaries to deliver integrated care.
- - Commitment to Professional Development
- Evidence of ongoing learning, reflective practice, and engagement with supervision
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
