We currently have a permanent vacancy for a full-time band 6 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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#PennineCarePeopleand 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• RMN or Equivalent level professional qualification
• Educated to Degree level. Evidence of advanced academia
• Evidence of further education in Dementia Training
• NMC registration

Desirable

• Mentorship

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Full driving licence and access to a car or access to means of transport
• 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.
• Keen interest in working with this client group

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of ability to provide specialist mental health assessments, risk assessment and be accountable for decision making
• IT Skills
• Evdence of ability to manage a complex caseload without direct supervision
• Ability to manage own time
• Ability to work with other professionals and multidisciplinary
• Ability to provide theraputic interventions for this client group
• Ability to communicate effectivley and provide coherent reports and documentation according to Trust documentation standards
• Ability to engage with service users and carers in the production of person centred care plans
• Ability to manage own emotions and those of others in challenging situations
• Ability to be assertive and engage in difficult conversations with clients and other proffessionals

Desirable

• Broad range of clinical skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of screening tools and interventions appropriate to older people
• Knowledge of current best practice in dementia care including management of behaviour that challenges
• Ability to advise nursing and medical staff in best practice
• Impact of physical ill health on the mental health of older people
• Safeguarding procedures and practice
• Common medications in use with this client group , issues with concordance, interactions, side effects and theraputic effects.
• An understanding of Mental Health Act and Menatal Capcity Act Legistlation

Desirable

• An understanding of the Care Act

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a community mental health team
• Evidence of multi-professional working.
• Experience of post registration nursing practice
• Experience of completing mental health assessments and risk assessments
• Managing own time and prioritising workload
• Managing own caseload effectivley

Desirable

• Experience of working with service users with enduring mental health problems, their carers and families
• Experience of working with older people in a mental health setting.

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Birch Hill Hospital

Birch Road

Rochdale

OL12 9QB

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