Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen to recruit a Community Psychiatric Nurse/Care Co-ordinator intoour busy Community Mental Health Team for Later Life
The area covered by the post is North Manchester
We are looking for an experienced, committed and motivated professional to work with older people who are living with dementia or functional illnesses.
Main duties of the job
- Care Co-ordination under CPA
- Complete Memory Assessments (training will be given)
- Administering depots
- Complete initial assessments
- Participate in Duty Rota
- Carer Assessments
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work within the MDT and liaise with internal and external organizations and to communicate effectively.
The successful applicant will assess people referred for memory problems as well as provide interventions that support recovery, wellbeing and social inclusion.
You will also act as care co-ordinator to service users referred to the multi-disciplinary team externally by GPs or by inpatient wards. The successful applicant will have good communication skills
The successful applicant will develop and negotiate care plans with service users, families/carers and other professionals, and ensure that quality and timely care is delivered at all times. You will also undertake joint work with other members of the team and external agencies providing support to the needs of service users.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate their clinical abilities whilst promoting high quality services for older people. In turn, we can offer regular managerial, clinical and professional support and the opportunity to continue to develop your practice through a range of learning and development opportunities
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
To work within the MDT and liaise with internal and external organizations and to communicate effectively.
The successful applicant will assess people referred for memory problems as well as provide interventions that support recovery, wellbeing and social inclusion.
You will also act as care co-ordinator to service users referred to the multi-disciplinary team externally by GPs or by inpatient wards. The successful applicant will have good communication skills
The successful applicant will develop and negotiate care plans with service users, families/carers and other professionals, and ensure that quality and timely care is delivered at all times. You will also undertake joint work with other members of the team and external agencies providing support to the needs of service users.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate their clinical abilities whilst promoting high quality services for older people. In turn, we can offer regular managerial, clinical and professional support and the opportunity to continue to develop your practice through a range of learning and development opportunities
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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with older adults with mental health needs
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Community setting
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users with organic and functional illnesses
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior staff/students
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of the role of Community Mental Health Teams.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of relevant mental health legislation and issues.
Qualification
Essential
- Registered to practice/evidence of revalidation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with older adults with mental health needs
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Community setting
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users with organic and functional illnesses
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior staff/students
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of the role of Community Mental Health Teams.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of relevant mental health legislation and issues.
Qualification
Essential
- Registered to practice/evidence of revalidation
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).
