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Care Co-ordinator

Employer
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Bradford
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 Per Annum
Closing date
30 Nov 2024
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Profession
Other Health Profession
Grade
Band 5
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
We are seeking autonomous, innovative, practitioners, who would like to work within one of our integrated Community Mental Health Team (South and West) in Bradford. As a service we have developed innovative ways of delivering recovery focused intervention to support people in their individual recovery journey.

The team comprises of Doctors, Nurses, Psychologists, Social workers, Occupational Therapists, support and peer workers delivering a recovery focused service based upon on our Care Closer To Home initiative. The ideal candidate will have a dynamic approach to working as part of the MDT.

The post holder will work directly with service users who have severe and enduring mental health needs, to support them in their recovery, acting as Care Co-ordinator. You will have excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm for service development.

Applications are invited from those who are qualified Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers or Occupational Therapists.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the delivery of community mental health care to a caseload of clients in accordance with the objectives of the Care Trust and within team operational policies.

Ensure implementation of all Trust Policies and Procedures as required.

To receive and accept referrals for the service and initiate, lead and co-ordinate their assessment, making referrals to other professionals as required.

To manage a personal caseload of clients.

To work as a Care Co-Ordinator responsible for assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of care for a designated client group. Undertake accurate, timely and skilled assessments and ongoing reassessment of client's condition, taking into consideration all social, physical and environmental factors.

Closing Date: 29th November 2024

Shortlisting Date: W/C 30th November 2024

Interview Date: TBC

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental Nursing Certificate (RMN)
  • Current Registration on part 3 or part 13 of UKCC register.


Desirable

  • Evidence of post registration training in Mental health needs/ challenging behavior
  • Diploma in Nursing
  • FLiCP/SLiP (or equivalent)


Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working, or placement in a Community Mental health setting


Desirable

  • Experience in relevant area of Mental Health Nursing.


Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SOUTH AND WEST CMHT

10-16 ST MARTINS AVENUE, Fieldhead Business Centre

Bradford

BD7 1LG

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

453-24-6769966

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