About this role
Job summary
The post holder will maintain and co-ordinate timely and appropriate interventions through mental health nursing, assessment for a caseload of service users of any age living in the community within the framework of CPA, and in line with the acute care pathway as outlined within the CMHT operational procedure.
This includes respecting individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of clients and colleagues and thus contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
Main duties of the job
To demonstrate high-level communication skills.
Be a full member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
Effectively manage own caseload accepting referrals from agreed agencies in accordance with agreed operational procedures.
Ensure compliance with all Care Programme Approach requirements as per Trust Policy.
To participate in the continuous improvement of the service provided by the CMHT.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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 description Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
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
Application form and interview Essential
Registered professional qualification. oWillingness to participate in own continuing professional development within this specialist field.
Desirable
Post registration qualification..
Application and Interview Essential
Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team.
Desirable
Ability to conduct first line assessments for individuals newly referred into the service, utilizing a biopsychosocial framework.
Application Form and Interview Essential
Experience in the application of the Care Programme Approach.
Desirable
Effectively manage own caseload.
Application from and interview Essential
Ability to act as a care Coordinator under the CPA framework.
Desirable
Ability to establish good working relationships with a range of providers including GP's.
Application form and interview Essential
Understand the need to safeguard children and vulnerable adults
Desirable
Understanding of current national policy and initiatives in relation to enduring mental health issues and substance misuse.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Rawnsley Building
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)