Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse (Dementia Assessment & Diagnosis Team)

Closing on: Apr 7, 2026

🩺 We’re Hiring – Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse (Dementia Assessment & Diagnosis Team) x2
📍 Location: Telford or Shrewsbury
🕒 Job Type: Locum – Full Time
💼 Start Date: ASAP
💰 Rate/Salary: £27.00 per hour

About the Role:
We are currently supporting a client who is seeking two experienced Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurses to join their Dementia Assessment & Diagnosis Team based in Telford and Shrewsbury. This is an initial 12-week locum placement, offering an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist community service supporting individuals with dementia and older adults’ mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities:
• Undertake specialist mental health and dementia assessments in the community
• Provide triage and urgent community assessments
• Manage and coordinate a complex caseload
• Develop care plans and carry out risk assessments
• Deliver evidence-based pharmacological and psychologically informed interventions
• Work closely with service users, carers, and families
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams
• Support and supervise junior staff where appropriate
• Ensure compliance with NMC standards, Trust policies, and safeguarding procedures

Requirements:
• Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC registered)
• Band 6 experience (or equivalent)
• Essential experience in dementia care or older adults’ mental health
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Ability to work full time (37.5 hours per week, 09:00–17:00)

Why Join Us?
• Competitive hourly rate of £27.00
• Opportunity to work within a specialist dementia service
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Community-based role with meaningful impact

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Job Category: Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse (Dementia Assessment & Diagnosis Team) Community Nurse Healthcare
Contract Type: Full Time Locum
Job Location: Shrewsbury
Is Featured: Featured

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