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Community Mental Health Staff Nurse – Older Persons Mental Health

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust | Band 5 | Permanent | Full-Time

A permanent Community Mental Health Staff Nurse opportunity is available with Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, working within the Older Persons Mental Health service at the Gateshead Specialist Memory Hub.

This role may be particularly suitable for experienced Mental Health Nurses as well as newly qualified nurses and Mental Health students approaching qualification, with training available.

Skilled Worker sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.

Closing date: 18 September 2026

Job Overview

The successful candidate will join the Gateshead Specialist Memory Hub, based at Bensham Hospital, providing assessment, treatment, post-diagnostic support and education for people living with dementia, alongside support for their carers.

The service operates Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm and works closely with external agencies to ensure patients and carers receive appropriate support and access to other services.

The Hub also provides programmes of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy.

Key Job Details

  • Job title: Community Mental Health Staff Nurse – Older Persons Mental Health
  • Employer: Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • Job reference: 297-8211013
  • NHS reference: C9297-26-0479
  • Band: 5
  • Salary: £32,073 – £39,043 per year
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Service: Older Persons Mental Health / Specialist Memory Hub
  • Date posted: 4 September 2026
  • Closing date: 18 September 2026
  • Location: Bensham Hospital, Saltwell Road, Gateshead, NE8 4YL, United Kingdom

About the Role

As a Community Mental Health Staff Nurse, you will work autonomously and manage your own caseload of patients who have been diagnosed with dementia.

You will provide evidence-based treatment and post-diagnostic support both in the clinic and within patients’ homes.

The role involves working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team and collaborating with external agencies involved in patient care.

You will also have the opportunity to supervise student nurses and contribute to service development and quality improvement activities.

Main Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing your own caseload of patients diagnosed with dementia.
  • Providing evidence-based treatment and post-diagnostic support.
  • Supporting patients both in clinical settings and in their homes.
  • Working autonomously while maintaining safe and effective patient care.
  • Working collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Working with external agencies to coordinate appropriate patient support.
  • Delivering Cognitive Stimulation Therapy in line with NICE guidelines.
  • Completing appropriate outcome measures.
  • Participating in clinical audit.
  • Supervising and supporting student nurses.
  • Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating quality care.
  • Prioritising workload effectively.
  • Contributing to ongoing professional development and service improvement.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified Mental Health Nurses.

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The Trust has specifically stated that newly qualified nurses and Mental Health students who are about to qualify are also welcome to apply, as training will be available.

Applicants must meet the professional registration and qualification requirements for the role.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should have:

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse Part 1 status with current NMC registration, or be working towards registration.
  • A Diploma or Degree in Nursing.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

The successful applicant should demonstrate:

  • Previous experience of dementia care.
  • Ability to work unsupervised.
  • Good working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • Understanding of the pre-registration nursing curriculum.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Understanding of change management.
  • High-level interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate quality care.
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
  • Ability to value people as individuals.
  • Appropriate IT skills and knowledge.
  • Previous suitable NHS experience.
  • Ability to drive.

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

  • Experience participating in clinical audit.
  • Experience delivering Cognitive Stimulation Therapy.
  • A teaching qualification.

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy

An important element of the role involves delivering Cognitive Stimulation Therapy in accordance with relevant NICE guidance.

Experience in Cognitive Stimulation Therapy is listed as desirable, meaning candidates without this experience may still be considered if they meet the essential requirements.

Working Pattern

The Gateshead Specialist Memory Hub operates:

Monday to Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm

The advertised position is full-time and permanent.

Salary and NHS Benefits

The position is offered under the Agenda for Change pay scheme at:

Band 5

Salary: £32,073 – £39,043 per year

The advertised salary is stated as pro rata for part-time working, although the vacancy itself is listed as full-time.

UK Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship

Important for international applicants: Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust states that 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.

However, sponsorship is not automatically guaranteed. Applicants must meet the relevant UK immigration, professional registration and job eligibility requirements.

Applicants requiring UK sponsorship should carefully review the latest official UK immigration requirements before applying.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration for the role.

For this position, candidates should have the appropriate NMC registration as required for a Registered Mental Health Nurse.

International applicants should ensure they understand the requirements for UK professional registration before applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

As part of the recruitment process, it will be necessary to submit an application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for relevant previous criminal convictions.

About Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is based in the North East of England and provides a range of hospital and community healthcare services.

Its facilities include:

  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital
  • Blaydon Urgent Care Centre
  • Bensham Hospital

The Trust was established in 2005 and was among the first foundation trusts in the country.

It employs approximately 4,800 staff and provides 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

The Trust’s stated values are represented by the acronym ICORE:

  • Innovation
  • Care
  • Openness
  • Respect
  • Engagement

The organisation also has a range of staff networks and wellbeing initiatives designed to support its workforce.

Location

Bensham Hospital
Saltwell Road
Gateshead
NE8 4YL
United Kingdom

Application Information

Candidates interested in this Community Mental Health Staff Nurse opportunity should submit their application through the official NHS Jobs vacancy.

Job reference: 297-8211013
Closing date: 18 September 2026

How to Apply

Applications should be made through the official NHS Jobs application system.

Apply before: 18 September 2026

Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship can apply, as the employer has stated that such applications are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.

Questions About the Vacancy

For questions about the position, applicants can contact:

Memory Hub Manager
Susan Dodds
Email: susan.dodds5@nhs.net
Telephone: 0191 445 6660

Important Notice

This vacancy information has been arranged from the original NHS Jobs advertisement.

Applicants should verify the latest vacancy details, eligibility requirements, registration requirements and sponsorship position directly through the official NHS Jobs listing before submitting an application.

Closing date: 18 September 2026

Job reference: 297-8211013

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