Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse - Older Adults CMHT

Job overview

*Previous applicants need not apply*

We are looking for a Band 6 nurse with experience working with Older Adults to join our Older Adult CMHT. We are a supportive,  dedicated, caring team who strive to ensure we provide excellent care.

Working alongside the wider MDT you will be responsible as the Care Coordinator of a caseload.  This will include completing initial assessments and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of older adult  service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality, and via a job plan.

You will be responsible to provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team, and act up for the Hub Manager in their absence as appropriate.

You will act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff.

You will also undertake duty work as allocated.

Main duties of the job

The post holder:

• Will act as an independent practioner within a defined community setting, while liaising with other professionals as necessary.
• Will manage a defined caseload and provide supervision to others as appropriate.
• Will be responsible for the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care within agreed parameters, and have a working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation, which govern current service provision and audit.
• Will be responsible for ensuring effective communication pathways exist.
• Will take part in the duty rota, be expected to take a senior role especially in the absence of the team manager and to work as part of a team and help with any cover arrangements as required.
• Will be responsible for ensuring the promotion of equality diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation.
• Will be responsible for identifying and contributing to the training needs necessary in providing quality evidence based care as appropriate.
• Participate as an active member of the duty system including the undertaking of emergency assessments

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.