Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a RMN interested in older peoples at Orchard House Day Hospital. Are you interested in a post supporting older people with functional mental health problems to manage and understand their mental health problems better, enabling them to stay out of hospital ?
As a keyworker working alongside another nurse and occupational therapists you will manage a caseload with a range of diagnosis including psychosis, depression, anxiety and bi-polar. You will be responsible for assessing their mental and physical health, carrying out risk assessments and also developing and running a range of groups including psych-educational groups.
Orchard House Day Hospital works alongside the acute wards, CMHT and our Home Treatment Team and is based in the community. We open Monday to Friday 8.15 until 16.15. This part time post (30 hours) can be worked across 4 or 5 days.
Main duties of the job
Orchard House Day Hospital is a supportive multi-disciplinary team with experienced staff who will support the successful candidate and if necessary help them to develop the skills needed to be successful in this post.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
Our ambition is to maximise people's potential and we aim to promote an inclusive environment and improve the diversity of our workforce so our people truly represent the communities we serve.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will carry a caseload and work with evidence based interventions including - Assessment of the needs of the patient and carer Formulation of a care plan Implementation of a plan of care for the patient in collaboration with the Day Hospital Team and the wider multi -disciplinary team Assessment and monitoring of risk To monitor, review and evaluate care To liaise with all agencies and members of the multi-disciplinary team toensure the needs of the patients are met. To monitor the physical health condition and needs of patients attending the day hospital on a continual basis, in partnership with patients, families and carers and the wider MDT ensuring appropriate escalation to the GP and services in the Borough to maintain their physical well-being. To act as the key worker, with responsibility for the overall care of an identified group of clients. To provide nursing interventions to patients attending the day hospital including physical health interventions.To confidently plan and facilitate a variety of groups including psych-educational groups appropriate to the needs of the patients accessing the service
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will carry a caseload and work with evidence based interventions including - Assessment of the needs of the patient and carer Formulation of a care plan Implementation of a plan of care for the patient in collaboration with the Day Hospital Team and the wider multi -disciplinary team Assessment and monitoring of risk To monitor, review and evaluate care To liaise with all agencies and members of the multi-disciplinary team toensure the needs of the patients are met. To monitor the physical health condition and needs of patients attending the day hospital on a continual basis, in partnership with patients, families and carers and the wider MDT ensuring appropriate escalation to the GP and services in the Borough to maintain their physical well-being. To act as the key worker, with responsibility for the overall care of an identified group of clients. To provide nursing interventions to patients attending the day hospital including physical health interventions.To confidently plan and facilitate a variety of groups including psych-educational groups appropriate to the needs of the patients accessing the service
Person Specification
Education / Qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
- Approved Assessor for Nurse Trainees or willingness to work towards being approved.
Experience
Essential
- Effective time management skills and ability to work on own initiative
- Understands CPA policy and the part that day hospital can play in keeping older people in community
Desirable
- Demonstrable post qualifying experience
- Groupwork experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Need to demonstrate a true genuine interest in older people and be highly motivated to be involved in developing the services
- Must be motivated to provide the best possible standards of support and motivation to the client group. Must have a positive view of ageing and the potential for older people with mental health problems to recover and/or manage their mental health in a meaningful way to them.
Person Specification
Education / Qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
- Approved Assessor for Nurse Trainees or willingness to work towards being approved.
Experience
Essential
- Effective time management skills and ability to work on own initiative
- Understands CPA policy and the part that day hospital can play in keeping older people in community
Desirable
- Demonstrable post qualifying experience
- Groupwork experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Need to demonstrate a true genuine interest in older people and be highly motivated to be involved in developing the services
- Must be motivated to provide the best possible standards of support and motivation to the client group. Must have a positive view of ageing and the potential for older people with mental health problems to recover and/or manage their mental health in a meaningful way to them.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
