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Older Adult Practitioner - Living Well
Role summary
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The Older Adult Practitioner – Living Well role supports older people experiencing mental health difficulties, helping them maintain independence, improve wellbeing and achieve recovery-focused goals. Applicants are typically expected to hold a relevant professional qualification, such as mental health nursing, occupational therapy or social work, with current UK registration where applicable. Experience of working with older adults, mental health assessment, care planning, risk management and multidisciplinary collaboration is desirable. The successful candidate should demonstrate compassion, sound clinical judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team. A valid driving licence may be required for community visits, together with a commitment to safeguarding, equality, confidentiality and NHS values.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, children’s, community and specialist healthcare services across Derbyshire and Derby. The Trust supports people in hospitals, community settings and patients’ homes, working with local authorities, primary care providers and voluntary organisations. Its services cover children and young people, adults, older adults and people with learning disabilities, with a strong focus on recovery, independence and person-centred care. The Trust employs a broad multidisciplinary workforce, including nurses, allied health professionals, doctors, psychologists, support workers and corporate teams. Staff are expected to uphold NHS principles, promote equality and inclusion, protect patient confidentiality and contribute to safe, effective care. Roles such as Older Adult Practitioner offer the opportunity to support local communities while developing clinical expertise within a structured NHS environment.