Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen within the Colchester Specialist Community Mental Health Team. We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Care Coordinator. You will hold a caseload of service users and have a number of responsibilities that include assessment and coordination of care needs. Once needs are identified, you will be expected to plan and implement evidence-based care to the service users and their carers. You will have the support and supervision of your Team Lead, and as a Band 6 clinician, you will be expected to act as a supervisor and resource for junior or less experienced staff. Main duties of the job
Assessing new referrals to the team and ascertaining whether they have care needs that need to be addressed within the service. Coordinating the care and assessment under the Care Programme Approach (CPA) of a designated caseload. Creating and continually updating person-centred care plans and building therapeutic relationships with your clients. Continually assess risk and design personalised risk management plans. Facilitate referral to crisis teams or admission to hospital where necessary, plus providing presence and involvement in inpatient care plan and discharge planning. Administration of long-acting anti-psychotic depot injections in a community setting. Monitoring of medication adherence and any potential side-effects. Organising medical reviews when indicated. Identify any possible safeguarding concerns and be responsible for the completion of safeguarding investigations. Ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented. Support the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision plus ensuring carer's needs are identified and responded to. About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including: Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment. Job responsibilities
To be responsible as the Care Coordinator for the assessment and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence-based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality. To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team, to act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Registration Mental Health Nurse RMN Part 3 Good written and spoken English Evidence of appropriate CPD post-qualification Knowledge
Understanding of current NHS/Social Care policies/practices relating to Mental Health Experience of working within mental health community services 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.
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An opportunity has arisen within the Colchester Specialist Community Mental Health Team. We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Care Coordinator. You will hold a caseload of service users and have a number of responsibilities that include assessment and coordination of care needs. Once needs are identified, you will be expected to plan and implement evidence-based care to the service users and their carers. You will have the support and supervision of your Team Lead, and as a Band 6 clinician, you will be expected to act as a supervisor and resource for junior or less experienced staff. Main duties of the job
Assessing new referrals to the team and ascertaining whether they have care needs that need to be addressed within the service. Coordinating the care and assessment under the Care Programme Approach (CPA) of a designated caseload. Creating and continually updating person-centred care plans and building therapeutic relationships with your clients. Continually assess risk and design personalised risk management plans. Facilitate referral to crisis teams or admission to hospital where necessary, plus providing presence and involvement in inpatient care plan and discharge planning. Administration of long-acting anti-psychotic depot injections in a community setting. Monitoring of medication adherence and any potential side-effects. Organising medical reviews when indicated. Identify any possible safeguarding concerns and be responsible for the completion of safeguarding investigations. Ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented. Support the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision plus ensuring carer's needs are identified and responded to. About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including: Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment. Job responsibilities
To be responsible as the Care Coordinator for the assessment and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence-based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality. To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team, to act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Registration Mental Health Nurse RMN Part 3 Good written and spoken English Evidence of appropriate CPD post-qualification Knowledge
Understanding of current NHS/Social Care policies/practices relating to Mental Health Experience of working within mental health community services 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.
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