Community Mental Health Nurses (Care Co‑coordinator / Key Worker) are required to join a great team providing specialist mental health care to the population of South CMHT in Tameside. The Secondary Care CMHT supports 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 is an exciting time for the CMHT as we undergo a transformation as part of the national transformation of community services and 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 works with people aged 16 and over with severe and enduring mental health and social care needs, working closely with the local authority to provide a multidisciplinary approach.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide holistic assessment, interventions, risk assessments and care plans for people on the caseload.
* Conduct assessment of health care needs.
* Produce collaborative care plans.
* Perform risk assessment and management.
* Monitor and evaluate care plans.
* Liaise with the wider MDT.
* Deliver evidence‑based therapeutic interventions.
* Provide education, advice, emotional and psychological support.
* Promote choice in service user involvement in care planning and risk management.
* Ensure practice aligns with social inclusion and recovery models.
* Engage carers in the service user’s care.
* Report concerns identified under safeguarding adult procedures.
* Maintain accurate records.
Key Qualifications and Experience
* Ability to undertake timely comprehensive, holistic mental health assessments using Trust‑approved documents such as Mental Health Review and Mental Health Risk Assessment, including formulation of risk and well‑being care plans.
* Identify and implement effective risk management plans for patients under your care.
* Develop person‑centred well‑being care plans using SMART goals.
* Follow the nursing process (Assess, Plan, Implement, Evaluate).
* Good knowledge of frequently used psychotropic medications, including doses, side effects and routes of administration.
* Competent in the administration of intramuscular injections.
* Understand and adhere to safe storage of medications in line with Trust policy.
* Provide evidence‑based therapeutic interventions in accordance with NICE Guidelines, appropriate to the patient’s assessed needs.
* Deliver education, advice, emotional and psychological support to patients, aiming at re‑enablement and recovery.
* Demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, carers, the MDT and external stakeholders, while maintaining consent, confidentiality and information governance guidelines.
* Accurate and contemporaneous record keeping using the PARIS system, adhering to Trust policies.
* Collaborate with colleagues, other MDT members and outside agencies for the best interests of the service user.
* Strong leadership support to junior team members, including Band 5 nurses, community support workers and student nurses, and contribute effectively to team discussions.
* Maintain good teamwork, taking accountability for decisions and actions taken.
* Share skills and knowledge with the team to support their development.
* Apply the 6Cs of nursing, Trust values and Trust policies to ensure high quality care.
* Recognise own limitations and seek appropriate support when required.
* Refer to the local authority for Care Act assessments and offer carer assessments.
* Identify, report and investigate concerns under safeguarding adults procedures.
* Complete Social Circumstances Reports for detained patients whose detention is being reviewed at tribunals and hospital managers hearings.
Why Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is guided by the core values of kindness, fairness, ingenuity and determination. These values shape our culture—from recruitment to decision‑making—and are supported by a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. The Trust provides 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. Our vision is a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities, maximizing people’s potential to live more rewarding lives and creating a great place to work.
Application Process
Tailor your application to the role, clearly explaining how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria. AI tools may be used to enhance your writing but must reflect your genuine skills; false or misleading information may result in removal from the recruitment process.
We are an approved sponsoring organisation and will consider applications from those requiring sponsorship, provided the role is eligible.
Once your application is submitted you will receive email updates. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria. Shortlisted candidates receive interview invitations by email, and a verbal offer is then followed by a formal conditional offer via email.
Pre‑Employment Checks
Pre‑employment checks are carried out in line with NHS Employment Check Standards and include identity verification, right‑to‑work checks, DBS or criminal record checks (where applicable), professional registration or qualification checks, occupational health assessment and employment history verification.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, we will guarantee an interview if you meet the essential criteria.
Adjustments and Support
We provide support during the recruitment process, including virtual application support sessions and reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities or long‑term health conditions.
Contact
For questions about the role or the recruitment process, contact the recruitment team at 0161 716 3181.
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