Job summary
Are you a passionate and caring Registered Mental Health Nurse looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for Personal development?
Supporting Older Adults within the Salford 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 Integrated Team with a strong focus on staff Health and wellbeing. To support staff wellbeing, we offer flexible working as per the trust policy. Currently we facilitate one day a week remote working, alongside regular team activities, which include Acupuncture, Mindfulness and other relevant team bonding social events
Within the team we have monthly CPD sessions in additional to regular Line Management and Clinical Supervision, as well as 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 the Team Manager.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
Support student placements.
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 description
Job responsibilities
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-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and record interventions.
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.
Support student placements.
Work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis, typically one weekend in every 12 weeks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and record interventions.
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.
Support student placements.
Work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis, typically one weekend in every 12 weeks.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good assessment skills for older people
Desirable
- Knowledge relating to care commissioning
Experience and compassion
Essential
- Qualified Mental Health Nurse with working knowledge and experience in Older Adult community service
- Minimum 3 years post qualifying
Desirable
- Passionate about working with older people within the community
- Skills and attitude
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge regarding community services
- Knowledge relating to care coordination
Desirable
- Knowledge about the interplay between mental Health and physical health in older people
- Evidence of being a team player
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good assessment skills for older people
Desirable
- Knowledge relating to care commissioning
Experience and compassion
Essential
- Qualified Mental Health Nurse with working knowledge and experience in Older Adult community service
- Minimum 3 years post qualifying
Desirable
- Passionate about working with older people within the community
- Skills and attitude
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge regarding community services
- Knowledge relating to care coordination
Desirable
- Knowledge about the interplay between mental Health and physical health in older people
- Evidence of being a team player
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).
