Community Mental Health Nurse

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for Community Mental Health Nurses (Care Co-coordinator / Key Worker) looking to join a great team, providing specialist mental health care to the population of North Tameside. The Secondary Care CMHT support residents with severe and enduring mental health conditions. We aim to provide outstanding care to the people of Tameside and listen to improve, in response to the needs of the population we serve.

This an exciting time for CMHT. We are currently undergoing a transformation within our service as part of the National Transformations of community services and the local Living Well developments. It is an opportunity to be part of our service development, with planned investment in our staff and new role development.

The CMHT work with people aged 16 and over with severe and enduring mental health and social care needs. The CMHT works closely with the local authority, providing a multidisciplinary approach to the care provided.

Care co-coordinators / key workers are responsible for providing holistic assessment, interventions, risk assessments and care plans for people on their caseload.

Main duties of the job

Assessment of health care needs

Producing collaborative care plans

Risk assessment and management

Monitoring and evaluating care plans

Liaising with wider MDT

Providing evidence based therapeutic interventions

Providing education advice, emotional and psychological support

To promote choice in service user involvement in care planning and risk management

Ensure practice is in line with social inclusion and recovery models

Ensure carer involvement in the service user's care

To report concerns identified under Safeguarding adult procedures

Maintaining accurate records

Working for our organisation

Pennine Care NHS Foundation trust values are, kindness, fairness, ingenuity and determination. These core values are intended to support the trust's vision and shape it's culture by guiding behavior in all aspects of it's operations, from recruitment to decision - making. They are also supported by a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside & Glossop.

The Trusts vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities. The purpose is to maximize people's potential to live more rewarding lives and to create a great place to work.

All individuals meeting the person specification criteria are encouraged to apply for this post.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To undertake timely comprehensive, holistic mental health assessments using Trust Approved documents including Mental Health Review, Mental Health Risk Assessment including the formulation of risk and Well-being Care plan.
To identify and implement effective risk management plans for patients under your care.
To provide person centered well-being care plans for patients under your care, using SMART goals.
To promote choice and service user involvement in care planning and risk management.

To ensure practice is in line with social inclusion and recovery models, using a strengths based approach to care.
To follow the nursing process (Assess, Plan, Implement, Evaluate)

To have good knowledge around frequently used psychotropic medications including their doses, side effects and routes of administration.
To be competent in the administration of intramuscular injections.
To understand and adhere to the safe storage of medications, in line with Trust Policy.
To provide evidence based therapeutic interventions in accordance with NICE Guidelines, appropriate to the patient’s assessed needs.
To provide education, advice, emotional and psychological support to patients under your care, with the aim of promoting re-enablement and recovery.
To demonstrate effective communication skills when communicating with
patients, families and carers, the MDT, i.e. verbal handovers/discussions with both internal and external stakeholders, written assessments and reports, giving due regard to consent, confidentiality and Information Governance guidelines.
To provide high quality accurate, contemporaneous record keeping using PARIS system, giving regarding to confidentiality, Information Governance guidelines adhering to Trust Policies.
To support and work with colleagues, other MDT members and outside agencies collaboratively and in best interests of the service user.
To develop strong working relationships with the MDT and wider MDT to promote improved outcomes for patient care.
To have good working knowledge of the MCA 2005 to support the assessment of capacity in complex situations, and support others to improve/develop their skills.
To demonstrate good working knowledge of relevant legislation, i.e. MHA 1983, MCA 2005 and Care Act 2014.
To provide leadership support to junior members of the team, i.e. Band 5 Nurses, Community Support Workers and Student Nurses. To contribute effectively to team discussions around patient care.
To demonstrate good teamwork, taking accountability for decisions and actions taken.

Sharing skills and knowledge with the team to support their development.
Ensure high quality of care, using the 6Cs of nursing, Trust Values and adhering to Trust Policies and procedures.
To recognize own limitations and seek appropriate support when required.

To refer to the local Authority for Care Act Assessments
To ensure all carers are offered Carer Assessments.
To identify, report and investigate concerns under Safeguarding Adults
procedures.
To complete Social Circumstances Reports for detained patients where their detention is being reviewed at Tribunals and Hospital Managers Hearings.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Current registration with appropriate regulatory body (e.g. NMC)
• Completion of Preceptorship

Desirable criteria

• Qualification in psychologic therapeutic interventions
• Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Substantial experience of relevant post registration practice
• Experience of managing a caseload
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Experience of working with people with a range of severe and complex mental health problems

Desirable criteria

• Experience of clinical supervision of other staff
• Experience of working within a Community setting

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Good working knowledge of therapeutic assessment techniques and interventions in the management of behaviour of individuals with complex mental health needs
• Knowledge of a range of screening and assessment tools and interventions utilised to support individuals with severe and complex mental health problems
• Comprehensive understanding of Safeguarding adults procedures and practice
• Comprehensive understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and Care Act
• Comprehensive understanding of roles and responsibilities under the Care Programme Approach
• Understanding of key national and local policies and drivers in relation to adult mental health service

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of local authority and CCG commissioning processes

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to undertake the care coordinator role
• Evidence of ability to provide specialist mental health assessment and risk assessment / management and be accountable for decision making
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage own emotions and deal with others in highly stressful situations
• Ability to engage with and provide therapeutic interventions for this client group and carers
• Ability to prepare, record and complete relevant care records and reports to a professional standard
• Evidence of ability to manage a diverse and complex caseload, prioritise own time and work under pressure
• Ability to coordinate and delegate the work of junior staff
• Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to discriminatory behaviour
• IT Skills

📝 Application support - We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

We are aware of the increase in AI being used for job applications. AI can be a useful tool to assist in writing your application, but these tools may not understand the context or requirements of the job you are applying for and using for all your application will not be a true reflection of your skills and experience. Relying on AI for your whole application can negatively impact on your chances of success throughout the recruitment process as you will be asked to provide evidence to support what you have written. Take the time to proofread your application to ensure you can evidence what you have submitted, whether this is by your experience or certificates

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🌍 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

📬 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 . 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 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 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 -

Pennine Care are committed to the ‘Pledge to Flex’ initiative as flexible working is a day one right for all colleagues. “We can work flexibly, doing whatever work pattern fits our needs, regardless of the type of role we’re in. As a modern and model employer, flexible and less than full-time working isn’t a barrier to progress in the NHS – it is commonplace”. This policy brings this part of the People Promise to life. It will provide you with the information you need, support you to have conversations and take steps towards working in a way that suits you best.

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 0161 716 3181 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.