Pathway Lead - Older Adults Outreach Mental Health Team

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Band 7 Mental Health Pathway Lead within the Older Adult Outreach Team, working across the South Staffordshire West/East locality.

The Outreach Team provides a 7-day service (08:00-18:00), delivering a proactive and responsive approach to supporting older adults who require intensive intervention and home treatment as an alternative to hospital admission.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced practitioner with specialist knowledge in older adult mental health. The post holder will work with individuals experiencing a wide range of functional mental health conditions and dementia, including those with complex and challenging presentations.

This role combines clinical expertise with operational leadership responsibilities, working closely within a multidisciplinary team and alongside partners across physical health, social care, and primary care services

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to individuals referred to the Older Adult Outreach Team
• Provide day-to-day clinical and operational leadership, including supervision of staff
• Support effective service delivery and contribute to team performance
• Participate in Collective Leadership and Quality Improvement initiatives
• Work collaboratively with MDT colleagues and external partners, including GPs and social care
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with organisational standards
• Ensure compliance with mandatory training and take responsibility for ongoing professional development

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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