Later Life Community Mental Health Nurse

Job overview

Wigan Later Life and Memory Service are looking to recruit a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse to join a busy Multi Disciplinary Team. The post offers the opportunity to work within the CMHT or the Memory Assessment/Treatment Service (dependant on service needs).  Training/shadowing opportunities will be provided.

There is the opportunity for professional development within this role.

Regular Management and Clinical Supervision is provided.

Main duties of the job

An  opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced individual to join the busy and vibrant later Life and Memory Service pathway in Wigan. The pathway comprises of the  memory assessment and treatment service, the care home liaison team and our older adults CMHT. The successful candidates will be required to fulfil the role of a CPN as part of a multi-disciplinary team; the care co-coordinator role is an essential component of the role. The team operates from Claire House Health Centre in Wigan.

You will be responsible for the management of a case load of clients with complex functional and organic mental health issues and associated social care issues, for which risk assessment and risk management is an essential requirement. In addition you will also assess people with memory problems and offer support following diagnosis.  You will also participate in the Duty rota

We are looking for an enthusiastic individuals to join our vibrant, forward-thinking team. Opportunities for development within the role are available.

Detailed job description and main 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