Community Mental Health Nurse | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

We currently have a permanent vacancy for a full-time band 5 nurse to work in the Older People’s Community Mental Health Team in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale (formerly known as the MERIT Team).

The team is comprised of community mental health nurses, an occupational therapist, team manager and a team administrator.

The service aims to meet the needs of people experiencing serious mental health problems in the community who are over 65 years of age and people under 65 who are diagnosed with early onset dementia, as well as their families and carers.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven nurse, who is committed to working with this client group and being an integral part of our multidisciplinary team.

To undertake the role of care co-ordinator in the assessment, treatment, and delivery of care to older people with serious mental health problems, who meet the criteria for access to the service.

You will ensure that the highest quality care is carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of Pennine Care and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

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 #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

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.

To undertake holistic mental health and risk assessments using trust approved documentation and procedures.

To manage a caseload of clients who will have a variety of mental health conditions, both organic and functional.

To provide evidence based therapeutic interventions promoting enablement, choice, and recovery.

To comply with all legislative requirements in relation to service users care.

The post holder will support the duty system that is operated within the team and respond to crisis calls they receive.

Actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to clinical decision making.

Engage and supervise student nurses.

To undertake any other reasonable duty which is appropriate to the band, when requested by senior staff.

To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.

To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.

This role does not involve commissioning services on behalf of the local authority.

Please see full job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Thursday 17 Oct 2024