Care Coordinator CPN

Job Summary/Purpose
To support individuals referred to secondary mental health services for assessment or ongoing care. To demonstrate the Trust values of inspiring hope, working together, being caring and compassionate, valuing and respecting others/ourselves, and being open and honest.
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will demonstrate and live the NMC values as identified in the relevant Code of Practice.
Your post will include working with individuals using evidence-based interventions to promote their independence and recovery whilst maintaining high-quality clinical documentation. This includes respecting individuality, values, cultures, and religious diversity of clients and colleagues, thus contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Prioritising People
  • To promote positive mental and physical health to individuals under the care of the service in all situations.
  • To support individuals to collaborate in the development of their recovery plans and structured care plans and treatment, working to build a strong therapeutic alliance.
  • To assess, plan, and review in line with requirements of the Care Act (2014) and s117 of the Mental Health Act (1983).
  • To provide clinical supervision to members of the multi-disciplinary team based on your clinical and professional knowledge.
  • To supervise junior members of staff in their clinical risk assessment and formulation of crisis and risk planning.
  • To promote recovery-focused care and interventions for individuals.
  • To ensure that all interactions and documentation are person-centred in line with NHS guidance "No decision about me, without me."
  • To co-produce individualised recovery plans with the individuals, carers, and others identified by the Service User.
  • To promote and maintain a learning culture within the team which supports the professional effectiveness of clinical care.
  • To contribute to the delivery of multidisciplinary training including the induction of new staff, students, and trainees.

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.
• FuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles).

Practice Effectively

• To demonstrate a high level of active communication skills with individuals in various forums and situations.
• To utilise your highly developed interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication, including identification and overcoming communication barriers.
• To provide specialist mental health interventions in the assessment, support, and recovery of individuals with severe mental health difficulties.
• To ensure that all individuals have clear and accurate information regarding their care or the care of their loved ones.
• To maintain high standards of clinical recording ensuring that information is always accurate, appropriate, and up to date.
• To comply with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust's policies and procedures, with specific focus on confidentiality, Information Governance, and professional practice.
• To comply with all health and safety legislation and the welfare of yourself and the wider Trust.

Promote Professionalism and Trust

• To uphold the Trust values and work in an environment free from harassment, discrimination, abuse, and violence.
• To promote awareness of mental health and the role of the CMHT within local services, primary care services, and the wider community.
• To take responsibility for your own learning and professional development, making use of opportunities to expand your clinical, professional, or governance skills.
• To act as an effective and empowered role model for others, sharing your knowledge base and clinical skills.
• To maintain clinically sensitive information under the duty of confidentiality in line with GDPR and ensure that this is not communicated without due cause and with appropriate permission.