Job summary
To participate in the delivery of a person centred home treatment service, offering acute psychiatric care at home. This will involve implementing an agreed care plan which will include direct nursing care, monitoring of the service user's mental health state, compliance with treatment and engagement in activities of daily living. The care is delivered in the service users' home, or other environments such as residential and nursing homes.
Work is supervised from a distance as the post holder is expected to work with a level of autonomy which does not require ongoing direct supervision, however a qualified community psychiatric nurse will be available for reference and support as required.
Main duties of the job
The Community Mental Health Team is based in the Etherow Building, Tameside Hospital and provides a service for clients 65 years of age or over with mental health issues.
- To assist care co-ordinators in the implementation of prescribed care plans
- Assist patients to maintain and develop daily living skills and promote/support patients' rights, beliefs and choices taking into account issues of diversity and cultural needs.
- Assist patients/clients to maintain and improve their mobility by exercise and the use of mobility appliances
- Support patients/clients to maintain their interests, identity and emotional well-being whilst receiving various forms of care, observing and reporting any changes in their condition, finance, environment etc. to the care co-ordinator.
- To liaise with other agencies to ensure full implementation of care plans.
- To write clear concise and legible entries in service users' notes after each visit.
- Previous experience of working with older people.
- Good interpersonal and observational skills
- Understanding of the problems associated with old age.
- Good communicator and ability to develop rapport with people.
- Ability to work within a team, flexibility, patience and reliable
- Have use of a car or access to means of mobility
- Understanding of the impact of mental and physical health problems on a persons overall well being.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participate in the planning and evaluation of the individual care programme with Community Psychiatric Nurse.
- Promote and support patients/clients rights, beliefs and choices taking into account issues of diversity and cultural needs.
- Participate in ensuring that patients/clients are protected from any form of abuse.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with patients/clients, relatives, friends and other members of staff.
- Support patients/clients to maintain their interests, identity and emotional well-being whilst receiving various forms of care, observing and reporting any changes in their condition, finance, environment etc. to the care co-ordinator.
- Obtain, send and store information relating to patients/clients and their care as per Trust Policy.
- Assist patients/clients to maintain and improve their mobility by exercise and the use of mobility appliances.
- Encourage patients/clients to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance.
- To actively encourage social inclusion for service users.
- Encourage patients/clients to eat and drink whilst following a balanced and nutritious diet.
- Assist patients/clients to manage their personal and domestic circumstances.
- Accompany service users to appointment i.e. outpatient clinics.
- To write clear concise and legible entries in service users notes after each visit.
- To attend team meetings.
- To participate in supervision as agreed with the Team Manager.
- Any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post.
- Undertake relief duties as appropriate for the maintenance of the service.
- Be familiar with Pennine Care NHS Trusts Policies and Procedures.
- This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participate in the planning and evaluation of the individual care programme with Community Psychiatric Nurse.
- Promote and support patients/clients rights, beliefs and choices taking into account issues of diversity and cultural needs.
- Participate in ensuring that patients/clients are protected from any form of abuse.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with patients/clients, relatives, friends and other members of staff.
- Support patients/clients to maintain their interests, identity and emotional well-being whilst receiving various forms of care, observing and reporting any changes in their condition, finance, environment etc. to the care co-ordinator.
- Obtain, send and store information relating to patients/clients and their care as per Trust Policy.
- Assist patients/clients to maintain and improve their mobility by exercise and the use of mobility appliances.
- Encourage patients/clients to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance.
- To actively encourage social inclusion for service users.
- Encourage patients/clients to eat and drink whilst following a balanced and nutritious diet.
- Assist patients/clients to manage their personal and domestic circumstances.
- Accompany service users to appointment i.e. outpatient clinics.
- To write clear concise and legible entries in service users notes after each visit.
- To attend team meetings.
- To participate in supervision as agreed with the Team Manager.
- Any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post.
- Undertake relief duties as appropriate for the maintenance of the service.
- Be familiar with Pennine Care NHS Trusts Policies and Procedures.
- This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education, numerate and literate.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with older people. Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the problems associated with old age, both physical and mental health.
- Good observation skills.
- Good communicator and ability to develop rapport with people.
Desirable
- Past experience of care of older people with mental health problems.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work within a team, flexibility, patience and reliable
Desirable
- Able to remain calm in a crisis. Ability to problem solve and seek support from team members
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Current driving licence; use of a car or access to means of mobility
- Flexible approach to working arrangements as per clients' needs.
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced CRB disclosure and registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA), Vetting and Barring Scheme.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education, numerate and literate.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with older people. Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the problems associated with old age, both physical and mental health.
- Good observation skills.
- Good communicator and ability to develop rapport with people.
Desirable
- Past experience of care of older people with mental health problems.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work within a team, flexibility, patience and reliable
Desirable
- Able to remain calm in a crisis. Ability to problem solve and seek support from team members
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Current driving licence; use of a car or access to means of mobility
- Flexible approach to working arrangements as per clients' needs.
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced CRB disclosure and registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA), Vetting and Barring Scheme.
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).
Additional information
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).
