Band 6 Nurse Care Coordinator (Specialist Practitioner) - Swindon

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization is seeking a Band 6 Nurse Care Coordinator in Swindon. This role focuses on care coordination, involving assessments and interventions for service users. The position requires flexibility and driving, working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality mental health care.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting mental health assessments.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Evaluate capacity under the Mental Capacity Act.
• Plan interventions based on assessments.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Care Coordination

Intervention Planning

Tools

CAST

KGV

Recovery Star

Job description

Band 6 Nurse Care Coordinator (Specialist Practitioner) - Swindon

Join to apply for the Band 6 Nurse Care Coordinator (Specialist Practitioner) - Swindon role at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.

The role involves care coordination for Service Users, including assessments and delivering interventions to individuals, families, and groups. You will work alongside clinicians such as family workers, CBT therapists, psychiatrists, and psychologists.

Driving is essential as supporting clients to appointments is part of the role. Flexibility in working hours may be required to reach clients and carers. You will be part of a small MDT team with opportunities for training in psychological interventions and shared learning across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments using tools like CAST, KGV, and Recovery Star.
• Assess history, strengths, aspirations, mental state, cultural impact, functional needs, family and carer needs, risk, physical health, and social care needs.
• Evaluate capacity under the Mental Capacity Act and plan interventions accordingly.

About AWP

We are Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, a diverse organization with over 5,000 staff providing inpatient and community mental health care across various locations, serving approximately 1.8 million people.

We promote a person-centered approach and value diversity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian, minority ethnic groups, disabled individuals, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact: Emma Diprose, Team Manager, at [e-mail] or 01793 715000. You may also contact senior practitioners Emilie Harte or Lucy Green at the same number for insights into the role.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Healthcare