Job summary Why might this job interest you? The post holder will be joining a well-established team working with older adults (65) admitted to Wexham Park Hospital. The team supports patients on all medical wards across the hospital. Patients are primarily presenting with mental health or cognitive difficulties in the context of declining physical health and/or neurological or neurodegenerative conditions. The nature of the work is varied and dynamic and there are many opportunities to develop close working relationships with specialist departments, including diabetes, heart failure, oncology, stroke, care of the elderly and palliative medicine. Main duties of the job Undertake comprehensive initial assessments of the mental health needs of older people who are currently receiving treatment for physical health problems within a general hospital setting, taking into account their physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. Plan, facilitate, deliver and evaluate specialist person-centred care and treatment for older people with mental health problems in the context of their physical health and current admission, and where appropriate include the views of their family and carers. Offer consultation and highly specialist advice to colleagues from the general hospital multi-disciplinary team, regarding appropriate treatment and management of older people who present with mental health problems in the context of declining physical health. Liaise effectively with other agencies providing services to older people with mental health needs, ensuring that all relevant personnel are aware of any changes in care/treatment or patient needs. Make appropriate onward community referrals for the continuing treatment of the mental health needs of patients and to put in place appropriate care plans to support ward staff with discharge from hospital. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £28.36 an hour Contract Bank Duration 4 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number M0042-79693 Job locations Wexham Park Hospital Wexham Street Wexham Slough SL2 4HL Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of liaison psychiatry. Experience of working with older adults in mental health. Qualifications Essential Qualification in Mental Health Nursing. Registered Mental Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of liaison psychiatry. Experience of working with older adults in mental health. Qualifications Essential Qualification in Mental Health Nursing. Registered Mental Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist. 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). Employer details Employer name NHS Professionals Limited Address Wexham Park Hospital Wexham Street Wexham Slough SL2 4HL Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)