Job summary
We currently have a number of vacancies for full time, band 6 nurses to work in the Older Peoples Mental Health Intensive Home Treatment Team in Oldham.
Older Peoples Services are changing to meet the needs of people in the community who are over 65 years of age and those people who or diagnosed with early on set dementia,, their partners, carers and families.
We are looking for enthusiastic, driven nurses who can work autonomously in the community, complete full mental health assessments, manage risk in the community, while also being an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.
We are a small dedicated team of nurses, and support workers who work closely with our consultant psychiatrist, our colleagues in the community mental health team, care home liaison team, memory assessment team and our day hospital, Orchard House.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve nursing people with moderate to severe mental health problems at home as an alternative to admission to an acute hospital bed. In addition, this post will involve Gatekeeping admissions to inpatient services, as well as facilitating early discharge / leave pathways to support discharge from inpatient services.
The successful applicant will have sound knowledge and experience in risk assessment, formulation and management. Experience of working with individuals who present to mental health services in crisis and have symptoms of mental health illness. A knowledge and understanding of Mental Health Act '83 and the Mental Capacity Act are essential to this role. The successful candidate will receive regular supervision, an annual appraisal and excellent professional development opportunities within a supportive and friendly environment.
About us
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small dedicated team of band 6 nurses and support workers who provide nursing care and treatment to patients living in the community.
We are fortunate to have our own offices in Forest house based with some of the other older peoples mental health service.
You will be given lots of support and opportunity to develop within the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
the main duties of the role are;
Triage referrals, visiting patients in their own homes or care homes.
Completing full metal health assessments, risk assessments and care plans.
Assessing physical health and screening
Utilising Trust approved assessment tools.
Discussing plans with team and consultant psychiatrist.
Administering and monitoring medication in the community.
Preventing unnecessary admission to wards by providing intensive support at home.
Gatekeeping.
Attending ward rounds discharge planning meetings.
Safeguarding.
Providing education and support to patients and families in the community.
Working closely with the wider service, social care and other agencies.
Recording all activity on the PARIS system.
Liaising with GP's in the community.
Liaising with pharmacy, collecting and delivering medication.
Directing the work of the support workers in the team.
Engaging in weekly meetings with team and managers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
the main duties of the role are;
Triage referrals, visiting patients in their own homes or care homes.
Completing full metal health assessments, risk assessments and care plans.
Assessing physical health and screening
Utilising Trust approved assessment tools.
Discussing plans with team and consultant psychiatrist.
Administering and monitoring medication in the community.
Preventing unnecessary admission to wards by providing intensive support at home.
Gatekeeping.
Attending ward rounds discharge planning meetings.
Safeguarding.
Providing education and support to patients and families in the community.
Working closely with the wider service, social care and other agencies.
Recording all activity on the PARIS system.
Liaising with GP's in the community.
Liaising with pharmacy, collecting and delivering medication.
Directing the work of the support workers in the team.
Engaging in weekly meetings with team and managers.
Person Specification
RMN
Essential
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Significant post registration
Essential
Desirable
- Older People acute mental health work experience
Understanding of current menta
Essential
Comprehensive mental health an
Essential
Person Specification
RMN
Essential
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Significant post registration
Essential
Desirable
- Older People acute mental health work experience
Understanding of current menta
Essential
Comprehensive mental health an
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
