Later Life Community Mental Health Nurse

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

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Job summary

South Later Life CMHT are looking to recruit 2 Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurses to join a busy Multi Disciplinary Team. The post offers the opportunity to work within the CMHT and the Memory Assessment/Treatment Service. Full training will be provided around the Memory Assessment pathway.

There is the opportunity for professional development within this role.

Regular Management and Clinical Supervision is provided.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for 2 qualified and experienced individuals to join a busy and vibrant Community Mental Health Team for Later Life based in South Manchester. The successful candidates will be required to fulfill the role of a CPN as part of a multi-disciplinary team; the care co-coordinator role is an essential component of the role. The team operates from Etrop court, Wythenshawe Manchester, M22 5RG.

You will be responsible for the management of a case load of clients with complex functional and organic mental health issues and associated social care issues, for which risk assessment and risk management is an essential requirement. In addition you will also assess people with memory problems and offer support following diagnosis. You will also participate in the Duty rota

We are looking for an enthusiastic individuals to join our vibrant, forward-thinking team. Opportunities for development within the role are available.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Date posted

22 July 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-4059926-D

Job locations

Etrop court

Rowlandsway, Civic Centre

Manchester

M22 5RG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidates will be required to fulfil the role of a CPN as part of a multi-disciplinary team; the care co-ordinator role is an essential component of the role utilising The Care Programme Approach (CPA)

You will be responsible for the management of a case load of clients with complex functional and organic mental health issues and associated social care issues.

Assessing people with memory problems and offer support following diagnosis.

You will participate in the Duty rota.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, wed love to hear from you.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, wed love to hear from you.

Please contact Denise Gleave, Recruitment & Retention Advisor 0161 358 1448 or email denise.gleave@gmmh.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidates will be required to fulfil the role of a CPN as part of a multi-disciplinary team; the care co-ordinator role is an essential component of the role utilising The Care Programme Approach (CPA)

You will be responsible for the management of a case load of clients with complex functional and organic mental health issues and associated social care issues.

Assessing people with memory problems and offer support following diagnosis.

You will participate in the Duty rota.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, wed love to hear from you.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, wed love to hear from you.

Please contact Denise Gleave, Recruitment & Retention Advisor 0161 358 1448 or email denise.gleave@gmmh.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualification / Experience

Essential

  • RMN / post registration

Desirable

  • Mentorship

Experience

Essential

  • Worked with older adults

Knowledge

Essential

  • Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act

Desirable

  • CPA
Person Specification

Qualification / Experience

Essential

  • RMN / post registration

Desirable

  • Mentorship

Experience

Essential

  • Worked with older adults

Knowledge

Essential

  • Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act

Desirable

  • CPA

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Etrop court

Rowlandsway, Civic Centre

Manchester

M22 5RG


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Etrop court

Rowlandsway, Civic Centre

Manchester

M22 5RG


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Lucy Smith

lucy.smith@gmmh.nhs.uk

01612192336

Date posted

22 July 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-4059926-D

Job locations

Etrop court

Rowlandsway, Civic Centre

Manchester

M22 5RG


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