Community Mental Health Nurse
If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople
https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/values
Job overview
Department Summary:HMR Older People’s CMHT is the community mental health team for older people. It is a borough wide team and provides a service to Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood. The team is comprised of community mental health nurses, an occupational therapist, team manager and an administrator.
Role Summary:To undertake the role of care co-ordinator in the assessment, treatment, and delivery of care to older people with 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 NHS Foundation Trust and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Main duties of the job
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.
This role does not involve commissioning services on behalf of the local authority.
Working for our organisation
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.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for details.
For further details / informal visits contact: Stevie Hayes
Watergrove, Birch Hill Hospital, Birch Road, Rochdale, OL12 9QB01706 676400
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria- Professional qualification Mental Health Nursing - Registration with NMC.
- Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role resulting from legislative or service changes, as appropriate.
- Evidence of post-basic qualification and training
- MSLAP or equivalent Mentor training
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience in community mental health work
- Experience in working with people with moderate to severe mental health needs
- Experience of supervision
- Experience of MDT working
- Experience of leading a team / ’acting up’
- Experience of managing or participating in change
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge of mental health legislation
- Knowledge of CPA policy
- Extensive knowledge / experience in social inclusion and recovery model of care.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- Ability to care coordinate and be responsible for a caseload
- Ability to work effectively as part of a MDT
- Ability to supervise junior staff / students
- Effective time management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Recording relevant documentation to a professional standard.
- Ability to communicate informally and develop supportive relationships with clients, carers and other professionals
- Utilise the supervision process.
- Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to discriminatory behaviour.
- Ability to provide professional expertise in the care of mental health service users.
- Ability to provide appropriate education and training to peers and assist as appropriate.
- Computer literacy.
- Be flexible and adaptable.
- Commitment to professional development
Work Related Circumstances
Essential criteria- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs.
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies.
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
- Application support - We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.
Applications that contain false or misleading information may be removed from the recruitment process.
We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the jobs events page on our website.
- Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.
- After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
- Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards. These include:
- Identity verification
- Right to work check
- Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
- Professional registration and/or qualification check
- Occupational health assessment
- Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.- Once Checks Are Complete -
- Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
- We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
- We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.