- Care Co-ordination under CPA
- Complete Memory Assessments (training will be given)
- Administering depots
- Complete initial assessments
- Participate in Duty Rota
- Carer Assessments
- 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 of working with older adults with mental health needs
- Experience of working in a Community setting
- Experience of working with service users with organic and functional illnesses
- Experience of supervising junior staff/students
- Understanding of the role of Community Mental Health Teams.
- Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of relevant mental health legislation and issues.
- Registered to practice/evidence of revalidation
Later Life CPN/Care Co-ordinator - Manchester, United Kingdom - Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Description
Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen to recruit a Community Psychiatric Nurse/Care Co-ordinator intoour 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
About us
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.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Experience
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Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Skills & Abilities
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Qualification
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