Main duties of the job

Maintain and co-ordinate timely and appropriate interventions through mental health assessment, for a caseload of service users of any age living in the community within the framework of CPA.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Maintain and co-ordinate timely and appropriate interventions through mental health assessment, for a caseload of service users of any age living in the community within the framework of CPA

- Management of safeguarding concerns in line with statutory duties including Section 42 enquiries

- Undertake initial assessments and triage referrals, as part of the CMHT duty system on a rotational basis

- Participate in the 7 Day working rota - working weekends and bank holidays

- Communicate effectively with all members of the MDT and wider system, including GP, police, non statutory services, as necessary

- Maintain personal CPD and mandatory training

- Complete tribunal reports as necessary

- Undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interest Decision Making where appropriate

Please see attached job description and person specification

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RMN/Social work/OT registration

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential criteria

• Working with serious mental health problems
• Developing and delivery of care in line with a care plan
• Clinical risk assessment and management planning
• Identification and management of safeguarding

Desirable criteria

• Community based practice
• MDT working
• Delivering interventions (e.g. dual diagnosis, psychological)

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Mental health problems and their manifestation
• Clinical risk assessment and management
• Needs assessment
• Mental health act and Mental capacity act
• What the Care Act is
• Safeguarding policy and procedures
• CPA framework and application
• Clinical interventions
• Function of the CMHT

Desirable criteria

• Dual diagnosis and impact on mental health
• Interventions designed to promote recovery