Wigan Later Life and Memory Service are looking to recruit an experienced Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse to join a busy Multi Disciplinary Team. The post offers the opportunity to work as a screening practitioner within our Older Adults Community Mental Heath Team. Training/shadowing opportunities will be provided.

There is the opportunity for professional development within this role.

Regular Management and Clinical Supervision is provided.

Applicants must have full UK NMC registration

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced individual to join the busy and vibrant later Life and Memory Service pathway in Wigan on a 12 month fixed term/secondment basis to cover maternity leave. The pathway comprises of the memory assessment and treatment service, the care home liaison team and our older adults CMHT.The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the role of a CPN as part of a multi-disciplinary team which operates from Claire House Health Centre in Wigan.

You will be responsible for screening and completing initial assessments for any new referrals in to the community mental health team. You will also be responsible for managing a case load of clients with functional and organic mental health issues and associated social care issues, for which risk assessment and risk management is an essential requirement. In addition you may also assess people with memory problems and offer support following diagnosis. You will also participate in the Duty rota

We are looking for an enthusiastic individuals to join our vibrant, forward-thinking team. Opportunities for development within the role are available.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements:

Band

Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am

All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

1

Time plus 47%

Time plus 94%

2

Time plus 41%

Time plus 83%

3

Time plus 35%

Time plus 69%

4 9

Time plus 30%

Time plus 60%

• 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
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification
Qualification / Experience
Essential

• Up to date professional registration (RMN)

Desirable

• Completion of practice assessor training/mentorship
• Post registration qualification in relevant field

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with older adults with dementia and/or functional mental health conditions and their carers
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of risk assessment and risk management in a mental health setting.

Desirable

• Community experience
• Experience of supervising junior staff/students
• Experience of the care planning process
• Experience of facilitating/leading group work

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of the Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act
• Awareness of the principles of person centred dementia care
• Understanding of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults policy and procedure

Desirable

• Effective care co-ordination
• Effective IT skills

Employer details
Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Claire House Health Centre

Phoenix Way

Wigan

WN3 4NW

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