Senior CMHT Nurse (Older Adults) | Care Coordinator

PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Oldham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse for the Older Adults Specialist Mental Health Team in Oldham. The post involves care-coordination and delivering compassionate care to adults aged 65 and over with serious mental health needs.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, support crisis response, and contribute to discharge planning while ensuring safeguarding and legal requirements are met. A reflective, supportive environment is provided.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist mental health assessments using Single Care Plan/ Dialog+ and complete Safety and Risk Assessments/Formulation Plans.
• Plan and implement care plans including risk assessment/management.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Ensure Carer Assessments are offered and work with families within the Triangle of Care Framework.
• Medication management - administering depot injections in the community.
• Report and investigate safeguarding concerns.
• Prepare social circumstances reports for Mental Health Act Review Tribunals and Hospital Managers Hearings.
• Observe legal requirements of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, and related legislation.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to clinical decision making.
• Attend Ward Rounds to support discharge planning.

Job description

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse for the Older Adults Specialist Mental Health Team in Oldham. The post involves care-coordination and delivering compassionate care to adults aged 65 and over with serious mental health needs.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, support crisis response, and contribute to discharge planning while ensuring safeguarding and legal requirements are met. A reflective, supportive environment is provided.