Community Mental Health Nurse -Later Life Tewkesbury

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a part-time community mental health nurse dedicated to working with older adults. This role involves care coordinating a designated caseload and adherence to safeguarding and legislative requirements. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and IT skills, contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with older adults in mental health services.
• Understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults, MHA and MCA.

Responsibilities

• Care coordinating a designated caseload.
• Working within CPA Policy and risk procedures.
• Travelling independently.

Skills

Experience with older adults

Care coordinating

IT skills

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

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.

This is part-time post comprising of 22.5 hours per week to cover maternity leave.

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