Job summary
Bolton Community Mental Health Services are a committed integrated service that strives toprovide quality recovery based support to people with severe and enduring mental healthrelated difficulties in Bolton 7 days per week, 365 days per year. The service calls upon awide range of evidence based holistic assessments and interventions.
As a CommunityPsychiatric Nurse working in the service you will be required to undertake the role of CareCoordinator in line with CPA process, you will have a defined complex caseload which couldconsist of people who are on the Assertive Outreach pathway, and will be expected to workproactively and flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team model, and you will be expected to workoutside normal office working hours.
You will also be expected to act as assessor/mentor for student nurses.
This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process
Main duties of the job
To provide skilled mental health nursing care to people in the community.
To assume the role of care coordinator for a complex caseload.
To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
To have a theoretical and working knowledge of the Safeguarding Adults and Children's framework, and to take the lead role when necessary.
To undertake initial assessments of people referred into the service, linking in directly with the Team Leader and wider MDT.
To devleop implement and evaluate holistic programmes of care, including the assessment of carer's needs and assessments.
To maintain close links with other statutory and non-statutory professionals and agencies, and to be able to access resources from provider services, and to maintain good channels of communication. To undertake the role of care coordinator in accordance with the philosophy of the Care Programme Approach and associated Mental Health Act (1983) legislation and Care Act legislation.
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
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse - Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Degree/BSc in Mental Health Nursing.
Experience
Essential
- It is essential that the post holder has demonstrable post qualifying experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Continued professional development in accordance with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Demonstrates ability to use initiative to deal with situations which may occur
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and those from other disciplines
- Have good verbal and written communication skills
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- To demonstrate up to date clinical & professional practice and expertise via the delivery of appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrate the ability to assess mental health needs and the risk profiles of service users and the ability to plan, deliver and evaluate care and treatment based on the outcome of assessments using Trust and Local policies and procedures in relation to the Care Programme Approach (CPA).
Desirable
- To have undertaken work within a community based mental health team (CMHT).
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse - Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Degree/BSc in Mental Health Nursing.
Experience
Essential
- It is essential that the post holder has demonstrable post qualifying experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Continued professional development in accordance with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Demonstrates ability to use initiative to deal with situations which may occur
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and those from other disciplines
- Have good verbal and written communication skills
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- To demonstrate up to date clinical & professional practice and expertise via the delivery of appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrate the ability to assess mental health needs and the risk profiles of service users and the ability to plan, deliver and evaluate care and treatment based on the outcome of assessments using Trust and Local policies and procedures in relation to the Care Programme Approach (CPA).
Desirable
- To have undertaken work within a community based mental health team (CMHT).
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).
