The Older Person's Mental Health work with adults aged 65 and over who are experiencing moderate or severe mental illness. The CMHT's assess, treat, monitor and support patients and their families predominately in their own homes and, where necessary, can refer to other teams such as the Intensive Dementia Service (IDS) or Home Treatment Team. The CMHT's also provide an 'in-reach service', providing specialist support and assessments for patients' admitted to Community Hospitals.
The Dementia Assessment and Support Service assess for and diagnose dementia, offering post diagnostic support in the form of a follow up session, onward referrals to other services, prescription of medications and monitoring where appropriate.
The Therapeutic Group service offer a variety of post diagnostic groups for those diagnosed with a dementia, including Living Well with Dementia and Cognitive Stimulation Therapy.
The OPMH services consist of Community Psychiatric Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Community Support Workers, Assistant Practitioners, Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners and admin support.
Flexibility is a key quality and you must be able to respond to clients in an appropriate manner. You will have good communication skills relating with clients and the carers, and be able to demonstrate an ability to understand their needs and where possible, be able to help the carers. You will be required to visit clients in their homes, so it is essential you have a driving licence and access to a vehicle. There will be opportunity for development, with regular supervision, educational sessions within the team and access to further training
The hours are primarily 9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday but there is potential for flexibility. The team's hubs are based in the Mulberry Centre and Glanville House. At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Maintains good relationships with colleagues within the Partnership, Local Authority, clients, their relatives and the general public.
Participates and contributes in client reviews and care planning reviews with other professionals.
As well as relating to older people within CMHT, you will, need to be able to demonstrate an ability to understand their needs and where possible, be able to help the carers.
Maintains good relationships with colleagues within the Partnership, Local Authority, clients, their relatives and the general public.
Participates and contributes in client reviews and care planning reviews with other professionals.
As well as relating to older people who are on the CMHT caseload, you will, need to be able to demonstrate an ability to understand their needs and where possible, be able to help the carers
Maintains good relationships with colleagues within the Partnership, Local Authority, clients, their relatives and the general public.
Participates and contributes in client reviews and care planning reviews with other professionals.
As well as relating to older people within CMHT, you will, need to be able to demonstrate an ability to understand their needs and where possible, be able to help the carers.
Maintains good relationships with colleagues within the Partnership, Local Authority, clients, their relatives and the general public.
Participates and contributes in client reviews and care planning reviews with other professionals.
As well as relating to older people who are on the CMHT caseload, you will, need to be able to demonstrate an ability to understand their needs and where possible, be able to help the carers
NVQ Level 3 in direct care or Community Mental Health certificate or equivalent experience (if not held already must be willing to work towards)
An appreciation of the needs of older adults in relation to the ageing process.
Ability to contribute to and update identified needs within individual care plans.
Full UK driving licence
NVQ Level 3 in direct care or Community Mental Health certificate or equivalent experience (if not held already must be willing to work towards)
An appreciation of the needs of older adults in relation to the ageing process.
Ability to contribute to and update identified needs within individual care plans.
Full UK driving licence
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