Later Life CPN/Care Co-ordinator

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Community Psychiatric Nurse/Care Co-ordinator for the Community Mental Health Team for Later Life in Manchester. The successful candidate will be tasked with assessing and supporting older individuals living with dementia or other mental health conditions. This position includes attractive benefits such as 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Candidates should have experience working in community settings with older adults and possess necessary qualifications.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of working with older adults with mental health needs.
• Experience of working in a Community setting.
• Experience of working with service users with organic and functional illnesses.
• Experience of supervising junior staff/students.

Responsibilities

• Complete Memory Assessments (training will be given).
• Complete initial assessments.
• Participate in Duty Rota.
• Nursing Needs Assessments.

Skills

Understanding of the role of Community Mental Health Teams

Up-to-date knowledge of mental health legislation

Education

Registered to practice/evidence of revalidation

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen to recruit a Community Psychiatric Nurse/Care Co-ordinator into our busy Community Mental Health Team for Later Life

The area covered by the post is North Later Life CMHT Manchester

We are looking for an experienced, committed and motivated professional to work with older people who are living with dementia or functional illnesses.

We are a friendly and supportive team and encourage professional and personal development

Main duties of the job

• Complete Memory Assessments (training will be given)
• Complete initial assessments
• Participate in Duty Rota
• Nursing Needs Assessments

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.

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.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working with older adults with mental health needs
• Experience of working in a Community setting

Experience

• Experience of working with service users with organic and functional illnesses
• Experience of supervising junior staff/students

Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of the role of Community Mental Health Teams.

Skills & Abilities

• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of relevant mental health legislation and issues.

Qualification

• Registered to practice/evidence of revalidation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata