Community Mental Health Nurse

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cheltenham is seeking a community mental health nurse to coordinate care for a designated caseload. The role involves working with adults of working age and includes assessments and knowledge of safeguarding legislation. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and IT skills. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with adults of Working Age.
• Knowledge of legislation regarding safeguarding vulnerable adults, the MHA and MCA.
• IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Care coordinating a designated caseload.
• Working within the Assessment and Care Management Policy.
• Undertaking duty and initial assessments.

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a community mental health nurse who has some experience of working with adults of Working Age and caring for individuals with Enduring Mental Health problems. The post will include care coordinating a designated caseload, working within the Assessment and Care Management Policy and associated countywide risk procedures, undertaking duty and initial assessments, travelling independently, use of IT skills and a working knowledge of legislation regarding safeguarding vulnerable adults, the MHA and MCA.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.