Mental Health Services for Older People is a major provider of specialist mental health services for older people in the Nottinghamshire area. The service caters to the needs of all people suffering from dementia, regardless of age and those presenting with severe mental health illnesses. Services are provided in an in-patient and community basis and comprise of:
• In-patient services -
• Intensive Home Treatment Team
• Rapid Response Liaison Psychiatry
• Community Mental Health Teams
• Memory Assessment Services
• Working Age Dementia Service
• Dementia Outreach Services
• Psychological Therapies
MHSOP upholds the principle of person-centred care and supports staff to provide dignified and respectful care that meets individual needs, supports choice and enhances wellbeing. All services provide a multidisciplinary team approach. We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and proactive candidates to join our busy, well-established multidisciplinary services.
An opportunity has arisen to be part of the Intensive Home Treatment Team within the Mansfield and Ashfield locality. The service is for older adults with acute mental health needs and is delivered in their own homes, with a focus on reducing the need for hospital admissions. You will contribute to assessments and interventions, undertaking nursing, therapy and social activities as delegated by the relevant profession. You will frequently work without direct supervision in the community and be required to work in a flexible and holistic way in order to respond to this client group’s needs.
The Intensive Home Treatment Team operates 08:00 to 20:00 7 days a week.
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
You must have evidence of a good basic education and basic IT skills. You will require good verbal and written communication skills and previous experience of working in a caring environment and working as part of a team. Some knowledge of the mental and physical problems associated with older people and the risks associated with community working are required. You will need to have good prioritisation skills and be able to recognize your own limitations. Recent significant experience of caring for older adults with mental health needs is very desirable for this post.
A driving licence is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please refer to attached job description and person specification.
This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
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