Job summary
The Older Adults Community Mental Health Team in Trafford is an integrated health and social care service and strives to provide quality recovery-based support to people with organic and functional mental health problems. Under the line management and clinical supervision from within the team, the post holder will maintain and co-ordinate timely and appropriate interventions for a caseload of service users living in the community within the framework of CPA, in line with relevant clinical pathways as outlined within the Older Adults CMHT operational procedure.
Main duties of the job
The Older Adults Community Mental Health Team in Trafford is an integrated health and social care service and strives to provide quality recovery-based support to people with organic and functional mental health problems. Under the line management and clinical supervision from within the CMHT, the post holder will maintain and co-ordinate timely and appropriate interventions through mental health nursing for a caseload of service users living in the community within the framework of CPA, in line with relevant clinical pathways as outlined within the Older Adults CMHT operational procedure.
This includes respecting the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of clients and colleagues and thus contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members 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
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the needs of Older Adult Service Users
- Knowledge of the needs of Carers
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered RMN
- Further CPD/training in mental health skills etc
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with Older Adults
- Experience working in a Community Mental Health Team
- Experience in care planning and risk assessment
- Experience supervising others
- Experience working within an MDT
- Experience working with a team, as well as autonomously
- Passion for working with Older Adults and their Carers
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the needs of Older Adult Service Users
- Knowledge of the needs of Carers
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered RMN
- Further CPD/training in mental health skills etc
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with Older Adults
- Experience working in a Community Mental Health Team
- Experience in care planning and risk assessment
- Experience supervising others
- Experience working within an MDT
- Experience working with a team, as well as autonomously
- Passion for working with Older Adults and their Carers
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).
