Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and skilled Community Mental Health Nurse to join our busy Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults.
We are looking for someone who: enjoys and works well in a team setting and is also able to work independently; is committed to working with older people with mental health needs and is able to work effectively in this demanding role.
The team serves the population of the Furness Peninsula at the edge of the Lake District and has its base in Barrow-in-Furness. It is an established team with a friendly and supportive culture. There is a visible and supportive leadership team who are committed to clinical supervision and professional development.
For further information please contact Claire Kaye on 01229 404365.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Coordinator, you will provide evidence based interventions, risk assessment and management to a broad range of people with functional and organic mental health needs. You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs and be responsible for the clinical management of a defined caseload. You will also assist with the triaging and response to incoming queries and concerns.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN qualification
- Current professional registration with the NMC
- Mentorship qualification
- Willingness to undertake further training and evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of mental health needs for older people
- Comprehensive knowledge of the assessment and treatment of dementia
- Knowledge of a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions
- Working knowledge of current Mental Health policy/legislation
- Knowledge of the Care Programme Approach, and Community Mental Health Framework
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
Experience
Essential
- Post qualifying experience of working with older adults with mental health needs
- Experience of managing a caseload and care coordination
- Experience of triage, clinical assessments and formulation.
- Experience of supervising staff and students
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN qualification
- Current professional registration with the NMC
- Mentorship qualification
- Willingness to undertake further training and evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of mental health needs for older people
- Comprehensive knowledge of the assessment and treatment of dementia
- Knowledge of a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions
- Working knowledge of current Mental Health policy/legislation
- Knowledge of the Care Programme Approach, and Community Mental Health Framework
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
Experience
Essential
- Post qualifying experience of working with older adults with mental health needs
- Experience of managing a caseload and care coordination
- Experience of triage, clinical assessments and formulation.
- Experience of supervising staff and students
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).
