Community Psychiatric Nurse - County Dementia Outreach Service
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for an experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse within the Bassetlaw Older People Care Unit, focusing on the County Dementia Outreach Service. The nurse will provide assessment, treatment, and support for older adults with mental health difficulties and individuals with organic mental health diagnoses. A key aspect involves advising and supporting care home staff to manage behaviours and promote person-centred care planning for dementia patients. The service operates as a virtual team, collaborating with patients, families, and care homes to reduce distress and prevent hospital admissions.
Essential criteria
- RMN.
- Nursing student mentor.
- Specialist knowledge of the nursing needs and issues associated with dementia in a residential setting.
- NMC.
Desirable criteria
- Non-medical prescribing.
- Training
- Dementia care/person centred care training.
- Substantial experience of working with people with dementia in an inpatient/ residential setting and or community setting.
- Experience of managing a case load.
- Care planning within the MCA and best interest decision making experience.
- A robust understanding of risk assessment and management.
- The 6 C's
- Demonstrate understanding of the mental and physical health and social needs of the client group.
- Demonstrate a working understanding of Safeguarding issues and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
- A robust understanding of risk assessment and management.
- National and Local Nursing issues
- Effective, adaptable communication with patients, carers and other agencies.
- Good written, verbal and IT skills.
- Effective time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team/inter-agency team.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Can discuss issues involved in managing a shared caseload.
- Experience of working in a team and to discuss the benefits of teamwork.
- Experience of delivering Learning and development opportunities for others.
- Contractual requirements
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
- Ability to work unsocial hours as per service need.
- Trust Values
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork.
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.
- Physical requirements
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.
- RMN.
- Nursing student mentor.
- Specialist knowledge of the nursing needs and issues associated with dementia in a residential setting.
- NMC.
- Non-medical prescribing.
- Training
- Dementia care/person centred care training.
- Substantial experience of working with people with dementia in an inpatient/ residential setting and or community setting.
- Experience of managing a case load.
- Care planning within the MCA and best interest decision making experience.
- A robust understanding of risk assessment and management.
- The 6 C's
- Demonstrate understanding of the mental and physical health and social needs of the client group.
- Demonstrate a working understanding of Safeguarding issues and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
- A robust understanding of risk assessment and management.
- National and Local Nursing issues
- Effective, adaptable communication with patients, carers and other agencies.
- Good written, verbal and IT skills.
- Effective time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team/inter-agency team.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Can discuss issues involved in managing a shared caseload.
- Experience of working in a team and to discuss the benefits of teamwork.
- Experience of delivering Learning and development opportunities for others.
- Contractual requirements
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
- Ability to work unsocial hours as per service need.
- Trust Values
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork.
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Community Psychiatric Nurse - County Dementia Outreach Service
The closing date is 05 October 2026
Job summary
The Bassetlaw Older People Care Unit (OPCU)-**** Provides assessment, treatment, and support for older adults with mental health difficulties and individuals of any age with organic mental health diagnoses. The team works within the Bassetlaw locality alongside service users, carers, and partner agencies to promote recovery, independence, and quality of life.
The County Dementia Outreach Service Operates as a "virtual team" operating within the OPCU , delivering person-centred, dementia-friendly care. The service collaborates with patients, families, and care home staff to reduce distress, manage behaviours of concern, prevent inappropriate hospital admissions, and maintain suitable care placements.
Main duties of the job
An experienced, NMC Registered Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse with substantial experience of working with people with dementia in an inpatient/ residential setting and or community setting.
Advising & support care home staff to improve their skills and confidence to manage behaviours & promote person centred care planning .
Specialist knowledge of the nursing issues associated with dementia in a residential setting, high level of communication skills are crucial as are good writ
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