Older Persons Mental Health Practitioner

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated RMN/OT or Social Worker to join the Older Persons Mental Health Service on the Isle of Wight. You will work as a care co-ordinator/care manager, assessing and delivering care to older people with mental health needs and ensuring high quality practice in line with Trust policies.

Experience in partnership working with carers and community services is essential to support seamless, person-centred care across the service pathway.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Occupational Therapist (OT) or Social Worker with experience in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the role of care co-ordinator / care manager in assessment, treatment and delivery of care to older people with mental health problems.
• Ensure highest quality care in accordance with Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures.
• Work in partnership with carers/family members and community services to support care.

Skills

Care coordination

Partnership working

RMN/OT/SW eligibility

Job description

Are you interested in becoming part of an innovative community Older Persons Mental Health Service, which focuses on all areas of mental health, irrespective of functional, organic or complex illness on the Isle of Wight?

We are aligning our focused OPMH pathways with all age Community Mental Health Services and are looking for passionate, highly motivated individuals to work as part of the Older Persons Mental Health Service. The post holders will undertake the role of care co-ordinator / care manager in the assessment, treatment and delivery of care to older people with mental health problems who meet the criteria for access to the service. They will be responsible for ensuring that the highest quality care is carried out in accordance with policies and procedures Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust.

You will need be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) OT or Social worker and have experience of working with people with serious and enduring mental health needs. The ability to work in partnership with carers/family members and services in the community is essential.