Later Life CPN/Care Co-ordinator

Job summary An excellent opportunity has arisen to recruit a Community Psychiatric Nurse/Care Co-ordinator intoour busy Community Mental Health Team for Later LifeThe area covered by the post is North Later Life CMHT ManchesterWe 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 Care Co-ordination under CPAComplete Memory Assessments (training will be given)Administering depotsComplete initial assessmentsParticipate in Duty RotaCarer Assessments About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations. 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 Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements: Band Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight) 1 Time plus 47% Time plus 94% 2 Time plus 41% Time plus 83% 3 Time plus 35% Time plus 69% 4 9 Time plus 30% Time plus 60% 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 fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles) Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with older adults with mental health needs Desirable Experience of working in a Community setting Experience Essential Experience of working with service users with organic and functional illnesses Desirable Experience of supervising junior staff/students Skills & Abilities Essential Understanding of the role of Community Mental Health Teams. Skills & Abilities Essential Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of relevant mental health legislation and issues. Qualification Essential Registered to practice/evidence of revalidation