Care Coordinator

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Sale; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Trafford is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Band 6, on a six‑month secondment for the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team based at Crossgate House, Sale. The post supports training and personal development with flexible working in line with the trust policy.

You will manage a caseload of older adults with complex mental health needs, work within a multidisciplinary team to develop clear care pathways, and support

Qualifications

• Qualified RMN with current NMC registration.
• Band 6 experience preferred in community or older adults.
• Experience working with families and carers.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and manage a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil the role of Care Coordinator.
• Support a caseload of older adults with mental health issues using evidence-based, client-centred principles.
• Provide support and advice to families and carers.
• Participate in the duty rota.
• Provide a nursing perspective within the MDT.
• Maintain nursing standards and contribute to nursing development in the team.
• Contribute to clear care pathways for older adults with mental health problems.
• Engage in own personal development.

Skills

RMN registration

Care coordination

Caseload management

MDT collaboration

Education

NMC RMN registration

Job description

At GMMH we are investing significantly into our Community Mental Health provision.

A 6 month secondment opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Band 6 to join a busy Older Adult Community Mental Health Team in Trafford based at Crossgate House, Sale, Trafford.

Are you a passionate and caring Registered Mental Health Nurse looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for Personal development, this role is for you.

The team supports older adults within the Trafford community, who are experiencing a range of complex mental health issues. We work closely with families, carers and other health and social care professionals to promote recovery and autonomy.

We are a warm and friendly Multi-Disciplinary Mental Health Team with a strong focus on staff Health and wellbeing. To support staff wellbeing, we offer flexible working as per the trust policy.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others.

• Fulfil the role of Care Coordinator.
• Support a caseload of older adults with mental health problems, using evidence-based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and record interventions.
• Provide support and advice to families and carers.
• Participate in the duty rota.
• Provide a nursing perspective within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain nursing standards and contribute to the development of nursing practice in the team.
• Contribute within the wider MDT in the development of clear care pathways regarding support, care and treatment of older adults with mental health problems.
• Participate in own personal development.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

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.