Care Coordinator - OPMH

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse for the Southampton West Older Persons Community Mental Health Team, based at Western Community Hospital Millbrook. The role involves conducting mental health assessments and offering advice and support to clients in the community.

Experience with older persons and severe mental illness is preferred; dementia care expertise would be an asset.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with older persons and individuals with severe mental illnesses is preferred.
• Expertise in Dementia care and assessment would also be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and offer advice and support to clients in the community.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for older persons facing mental health challenges.

Job description

Attention all dedicated Qualified Mental Health Nurses. Are you eager to positively impact others' lives? Do you excel in a nurturing team that's on the rise?

Southampton West Older Persons Community Mental Health Team are on the lookout for committed and qualified professional to enhance their team based at the Western Community Hospital Millbrook. The Band 6 position present a thrilling chance to conduct mental health assessments and offer advice and support to our clients.

Prior experience with older persons and individuals with severe mental illnesses is preferred, whether in a hospital or community setting.

Expertise in Dementia care and assessment would also be an asset for the available position.

The role of a care coordinator is both challenging and fulfilling, serving as the initial point of contact for older persons facing mental health challenges and significantly influencing the care we deliver in our community.

Only open to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, South Central Ambulance Service, Isle of Wight NHS FT or Hampshire Hospitals FT.