Community Mental Health Nurse - Later Life South

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

Job summary

A local health service provider is seeking a community mental health nurse with experience in caring for older adults and managing enduring mental health issues. The role involves coordinating a designated caseload, adhering to CPA Policy, and utilizing IT skills within relevant legislation. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding and mental health laws. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in community health and requires independent travel.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with older adults and caring for individuals with enduring mental health problems.
• Working knowledge of legislation regarding safeguarding vulnerable adults, the MHA, and MCA.

Responsibilities

• Care coordinating a designated caseload.
• Working within CPA Policy and associated countywide risk procedures.
• Travelling independently and using IT skills.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a community mental health nurse who has some experience of working with older adults and caring for individuals with Enduring Mental Health problems. The post will include care coordinating a designated caseload, working within CPA Policy and associated countywide risk procedures, 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.