Job summary
Department Summary:HMR Older People's CMHT is the community mental health team for older people. It is a borough wide team and provides a service to Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood. The team is comprised of community mental health nurses, an occupational therapist, team manager and an administrator. Role Summary:To undertake the role of care co-ordinator in the assessment, treatment, and delivery of care to older people with mental health problems, who meet the criteria for access to the service. You will ensure that the highest quality care is carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Main duties of the job
To undertake holistic mental health and risk assessments using trust approved documentation and procedures.To manage a caseload of clients who will have a variety of mental health conditions, both organic and functional.To provide evidence based therapeutic interventions promoting enablement, choice, and recovery.
To comply with all legislative requirements in relation to service users care.
The post holder will support the duty system that is operated within the team and respond to crisis calls they receive.
Actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to clinical decision making. Engage and supervise student nurses.
This role does not involve commissioning services on behalf of the local authority.
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.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for details.
For further details / informal visits contact:Stevie HayesWatergrove, Birch Hill Hospital, Birch Road, Rochdale, OL12 9QB01706 676400
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for details.
For further details / informal visits contact:Stevie HayesWatergrove, Birch Hill Hospital, Birch Road, Rochdale, OL12 9QB01706 676400
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification Mental Health Nursing - Registration with NMC.
- Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role resulting from legislative or service changes, as appropriate.
Desirable
- Evidence of post-basic qualification and training
- MSLAP or equivalent Mentor training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in community mental health work
- Experience in working with people with moderate to severe mental health needs
- Experience of supervision
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team / 'acting up'
- Experience of managing or participating in change
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health legislation
- Knowledge of CPA policy
- Extensive knowledge / experience in social inclusion and recovery model of care.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to care coordinate and be responsible for a caseload
- Ability to work effectively as part of a MDT
- Ability to supervise junior staff / students
- Effective time management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Recording relevant documentation to a professional standard.
- Ability to communicate informally and develop supportive relationships with clients, carers and other professionals
- Utilise the supervision process.
- Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to discriminatory behaviour.
- Ability to provide professional expertise in the care of mental health service users.
- Ability to provide appropriate education and training to peers and assist as appropriate.
- Computer literacy.
- Be flexible and adaptable.
Desirable
- Commitment to professional development
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service 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 DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification Mental Health Nursing - Registration with NMC.
- Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role resulting from legislative or service changes, as appropriate.
Desirable
- Evidence of post-basic qualification and training
- MSLAP or equivalent Mentor training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in community mental health work
- Experience in working with people with moderate to severe mental health needs
- Experience of supervision
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team / 'acting up'
- Experience of managing or participating in change
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of mental health legislation
- Knowledge of CPA policy
- Extensive knowledge / experience in social inclusion and recovery model of care.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to care coordinate and be responsible for a caseload
- Ability to work effectively as part of a MDT
- Ability to supervise junior staff / students
- Effective time management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Recording relevant documentation to a professional standard.
- Ability to communicate informally and develop supportive relationships with clients, carers and other professionals
- Utilise the supervision process.
- Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to discriminatory behaviour.
- Ability to provide professional expertise in the care of mental health service users.
- Ability to provide appropriate education and training to peers and assist as appropriate.
- Computer literacy.
- Be flexible and adaptable.
Desirable
- Commitment to professional development
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service 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 DBS disclosure.
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
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).
