Band 6 Specialist Practitioner (Later Life Nurse) - Clevedon
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Band 6 Specialist Practitioner (Later Life Nurse) within the North Somerset CIT team, providing mental health support for older adults and those with dementia. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, formulate care plans, deliver evidence-based interventions, and participate in the duty rota. The position involves collaborative working with service users, carers, and partner agencies to promote independence and wellbeing. You will also support the development of junior staff and students.
Essential criteria
- Education and Registration. Diploma level/Degree in relevant health/social care profession, e.g., RMN, OT, Social Worker.
- Current relevant registration with the NMC or HCPC and commitment to CPD.
Desirable criteria
- Experience Demonstrates substantial post-registration experience gained working in a range of frontline settings.
- Able to deliver from a range of possible key therapeutic interventions CBT, Psychosocial.
- Demonstrates a developed understanding of the recovery principles, and of the role of secondary Mental Health services in the delivery of care.
- Experience of and commitment towards working with carers
- Demonstrates substantial experience of, and relevant professional practice qualification in mentoring/assessing Students and learners.
- Experience of working with service users with a diagnosis of dementia, older adults and/or crisis services.
- Post qualifying or student placement experience in the community
- Has managed a community caseload
- Eduction and Registration. Experience.
- Education and Registration. Diploma level/Degree in relevant health/social care profession, e.g., RMN, OT, Social Worker.
- Current relevant registration with the NMC or HCPC and commitment to CPD.
- Experience Demonstrates substantial post-registration experience gained working in a range of frontline settings.
- Able to deliver from a range of possible key therapeutic interventions CBT, Psychosocial.
- Demonstrates a developed understanding of the recovery principles, and of the role of secondary Mental Health services in the delivery of care.
- Experience of and commitment towards working with carers
- Demonstrates substantial experience of, and relevant professional practice qualification in mentoring/assessing Students and learners.
- Experience of working with service users with a diagnosis of dementia, older adults and/or crisis services.
- Post qualifying or student placement experience in the community
- Has managed a community caseload
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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Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Band 6 Specialist Practitioner (Later Life Nurse) - Clevedon
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
The North Somerset CIT team provides specialist mental health support for older adults experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties as well as those who have dementia. Our focus is enabling individuals to maintain independence and quality of life within their own homes and communities.
Our team is multi disciplinary and integrated with the local authority. We are experienced later life psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, and support workers, all committed to delivering person and family/carer centred care.
We work closely with partner agencies, sharing expertise and resources
As a Band 6 CPN, you will:
- Provide comprehensive mental health assessments and interventions for older adults.
- Work collaboratively with service users, carers, and partner agencies to promote wellbeing.
- Contribute to Personal Wellbeing Plans (PWPs) and safety assessments, ensuring safe and effective practice.
- Facilitate the discharges of older adults from psychiatric and general wards
- Support the development of junior staff and students within the team.
This is an opportunity to join a supportive and innovative team, where your skills and experience will make a rea
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