Older adults mental health nursing combines psychiatric expertise with physical health knowledge. With an ageing population and growing dementia diagnoses, demand for specialist older adults mental health nurses continues to rise across the UK.
Dementia assessment units — assessing and managing patients with complex dementia presentations
Older adults acute wards — managing functional mental illness in older adults including depression and psychosis
Memory clinics — cognitive assessments and post-diagnostic support
Community older adults teams — domiciliary visits, care home liaison and caseload management
Valid Nursing and Midwifery Council registration — verified automatically through Pulse.
An enhanced DBS certificate less than 12 months old. Must include check against barred lists.
Proof of your right to work in the UK — British passport, settled status or valid visa.
Older adults RMN shifts typically pay £25–£32/hr for days and £30–£38/hr for nights. Specialist dementia care and challenging behaviour roles attract premiums.
Pulse is free for nurses — agencies pay a 15% commission on completed shifts only. You keep 100% of your hourly rate.
Register free on Pulse, upload your documents and apply to agencies. Most nurses are set up within days.
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