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Job summary

Main area
Mental health
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Happy to discuss flexible working)
Job ref
437-6164863
Employer
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hexagon Tower
Town
Manchester
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

Later Life CPN/Care Co-ordinator

Band 6

Job overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen to recruit a Community Psychiatric Nurse/Care Co-ordinator  into  our busy Community Mental Health Team for Later Life 

The area covered by the post is North  Later Life CMHT Manchester

We are looking for an  experienced, committed and motivated professional  to work with older people who are living with dementia or functional illnesses.

We are  a friendly and supportive team and encourage professional and personal development 

Main duties of the job

  • Care Co-ordination under CPA
  • Complete Memory Assessments (training will be given)
  • Administering depots
  • Complete initial assessments
  • Participate in Duty Rota
  • Carer Assessments

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 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

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with older adults with mental health needs
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a Community setting

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with service users with organic and functional illnesses
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of supervising junior staff/students

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of the role of Community Mental Health Teams.

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of relevant mental health legislation and issues.

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Registered to practice/evidence of revalidation

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardWe are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyHSJ Best places to workDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employer

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Elsveridge Ametepe
Job title
Team Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 219 2336
Additional information

 

 

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