Later Life CPN/Care Co-ordinator | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health provider in Manchester is seeking a Community Psychiatric Nurse / Care Co‑ordinator to join their Community Mental Health Team for Later Life. The ideal candidate will be committed to working with older individuals experiencing dementia or other illnesses. Responsibilities include care coordination, conducting memory assessments, and administering treatment. This role offers pay enhancements, generous annual leave, and a supportive work environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Pay enhancements

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health care, specifically with older people.
• Motivated and committed to professional development.
• Familiarity with care planning under CPA.

Responsibilities

• Care co‑ordination under CPA.
• Complete memory assessments and administer depots.
• Participate in duty rota.

Skills

Care co‑ordination

Memory assessments

Administering depots

Carer assessments

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Care co‑ordination under CPA.
• Complete memory assessments (training will be given).
• Administer depots.
• Complete initial assessments.
• Participate in duty rota.
• Carer assessments.
• Nursing needs assessments.

About GMMH Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations. 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.

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.

Staff Benefits

• Pay enhancements.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
• Excellent pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Wellbeing programme.

  This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025.