Older Adult Community Mental Health Nurse

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable mental health organization in Bolton is seeking a caring Older Adult Community Mental Health Nurse. The successful candidate will coordinate care for older adults experiencing mental health challenges. This role involves working in a supportive multi-disciplinary environment, focusing on evidence-based, client-centered practices. Qualified candidates must be NMC registered with community mental health experience. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and competitive leave policies. Join our dedicated team to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Car Lease scheme

Blue Light Card

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• NMC registered as a Mental Health Nurse.
• Experience working in community mental health settings.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination for older adults with mental health problems.
• Support clients through evidence-based interventions.
• Maintain high standards of nursing practice.

Skills

Community experience

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

NMC registered

Job description

Older Adult Community Mental Health Nurse

Are you a passionate and caring Registered Mental Health Nurse looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development?

Supporting Older Adults within the Bolton community, who are experiencing a range of complex mental health issues. We work closely with families, carers and other health and social care professionals to promote recovery and autonomy.

We are a warm and friendly Multi-Disciplinary Team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development. To support staff wellbeing we offer one day a week remote working, alongside regular team events.

Within the team we have monthly CPD sessions in addition to regular Line Management and Clinical Supervision, alongside peer support. We promote reflective practice and encourage practitioner development.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others.

If you are interested in applying for this role and would like further information please contact our Team Manager.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Fulfil the role of Care Coordinator and the requirements of this role.
• Support a caseload of older adults with mental health problems, using evidence-based, client-centered principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and record interventions.
• Respecting individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of clients and colleagues and thus contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
• Provide support and advice to carers.
• Participate in the duty rota.
• Provide a nursing perspective within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain nursing standards and contribute to the development of nursing practice in the team.
• Contribute within the wider MDT in the development of clear care pathways regarding support, care and treatment of older adults with mental health problems.
• Work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis, typically one weekend in every 12 weeks.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 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.

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.

• Pay Enhancements 36% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 72% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car Lease scheme
• Blue Light Card

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC registered

community experience

• Community experience

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.

Depending on experienceper annum pro rata