Community Mental Health Nurse

HMR Older People's CMHT is the community mental health team for older people. It is a borough wide team and provides a service to Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood. The team is comprised of community mental health nurses, an occupational therapist, team manager and an administrator.
Role Summary:
To undertake the role of care co-ordinator in the assessment, treatment, and delivery of care to older people with mental health problems, who meet the criteria for access to the service.
You will ensure that the highest quality care is carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and the Nursing and Midwifery Council., To undertake holistic mental health and risk assessments using trust approved documentation and procedures.
To manage a caseload of clients who will have a variety of mental health conditions, both organic and functional.
To provide evidence based therapeutic interventions promoting enablement, choice, and recovery.
To comply with all legislative requirements in relation to service users care.
The post holder will support the duty system that is operated within the team and respond to crisis calls they receive.
Actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to clinical decision making.
Engage and supervise student nurses.
This role does not involve commissioning services on behalf of the local authority., Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.
After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you'll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You'll receive a formal conditional offer via email
Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards. These include:
+ Identity verification
+ Right to work check
+ Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
+ Professional registration and/or qualification check
+ Occupational health assessment
+ Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You'll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
+ We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
+ We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
+ Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
+ Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
+ Access to Continued Professional Development
+ Involvement in improvement and research activities
+ Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
+ Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel