We are seeking a motivated health care professional who wants to shape services for individuals with dementia and mental health problems living in care homes. This new post will provide a conduit between GP's, care homes and specialist mental health services to ensure high quality patient care through collaborative working. The post holder will be leading on the scoping of provision of mental health services within the Enhanced care home offer from G.P's and will co-produce a clinical model with partner agencies.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate would provide a lead role in the scoping and development of the Enhanced Care Home Mental Health model and influence strategic development in response to changing client, local community and national needs. They would be responsible for the implementation of the initiative, alongside the evaluation and monitoring of any changes. Dissemination to the wider team and partner agencies regarding the initiative would also be expected.

The candidate would provide a navigation role to assist GP's to make appropriate referrals to mental health services, for individuals living in care homes and to aid in partnership working across the city. This would provide a co-ordinated and integrated approach to ensure effective working relationships exist between GP's and mental health teams. The post holder should have significant clinical expertise to provide clinical input with complex cases and to provide education and training for patients, carers, staff and partner agencies.

About us

We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.

What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.

It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of

If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.

We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.

Job description Job responsibilities

The successful candidate would provide a lead role in the scoping and development of the Enhanced Care Home Mental Health model and influence strategic development in response to changing client, local community and national needs. They would be responsible for the implementation of the initiative, alongside the evaluation and monitoring of any changes. Dissemination to the wider team and partner agencies regarding the initiative would also be expected.

The candidate would provide a navigation role to assist GPs to make appropriate referrals to mental health services, for individuals living in care homes and to aid in partnership working across the city. This would provide a co-ordinated and integrated approach to ensure effective working relationships exist between GPs and mental health teams. The post holder should have significant clinical expertise to provide clinical input with complex cases and to provide education and training for patients, carers, staff and partner agencies.

Person Specification Professional qualification Essential

• Need to be registered with NMC or HCPC

Experience Essential

• Significant experience in Older Adults Mental Health
• Experience working into care homes

Desirable

• Project Management experience

Communication Essential

• Experience of working with Multi-Agencies

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