Later Life Community Mental Health Nurse
Band 6
Main area: Later Life Community Mental Health
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent: Mon-Fri 9-5
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (happy to discuss flexible working)
Job ref: 437-7074689
Site: Claire House Health Centre
Town: Wigan
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 07/04/2025 23:59
Job overview
Wigan Later Life and Memory Service are looking to recruit a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse to join a busy Multi Disciplinary Team. The post offers the opportunity to work within the CMHT or the Memory Assessment/Treatment Service (dependant on service needs). Training/shadowing opportunities will be provided. There is the opportunity for professional development within this role. Regular Management and Clinical Supervision is provided.
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. The pathway comprises of the memory assessment and treatment service, the care home liaison team and our older adults CMHT.
The successful candidates will be required to fulfil the role of a CPN as part of a multi-disciplinary team; the care co-coordinator role is an essential component of the role. The team operates from Claire House Health Centre in Wigan.
You will be responsible for the management of a case load of clients with complex 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 will also assess people with memory problems and offer support following diagnosis. You will also participate in the Duty rota.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our vibrant, forward-thinking team. Opportunities for development within the role are available.
Working for our organisation
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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualification / Experience
* Completion of practice assessor training/mentorship
* Post registration qualification in relevant field
Experience
* Experience of working with older adults with dementia and their carers
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Community experience
* Experience of supervising junior staff/students
* Experience of the care planning process
* Experience of facilitating/leading group work
Knowledge
* 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
Important Information about working for GMMH:
All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities.
**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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