CPN / RMN for Physical Health Care

Join one of our dynamic, committed and supportive integrated, multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health Teams in the thriving area of Trafford..

An opportunity has arisen to work in one of our busy, culturally diverse community mental health teams. The CMHTs are multidisciplinary teams, comprising of nurses, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, employment specialists and peer support workers. The teams are supported by good administrative systems and offers excellent working environments. The teams have good links with local statutory and non-statutory services. All the CMHTs work closely with our colleagues in Urgent care and the Inpatient Wards across GMMH.

Please note that this role is open to Band 5 RMN's with relevant physical health experience, as well as established Band 6 applicants., This is an exciting position which will focus on the physical wellbeing of our service users with mental health needs. The post holder will be responsible for the leading on the physical health care agenda within the Trafford North area. You would fall under the supervision of the CMHT Manager and be supported by other senior practitioners on the team.

The post holder will ensure the delivery of all physical health care CQUIN requirements and trust key performance indicators. They will act as a specialist resource and advisor to care coordinators within the community teams. The post holder will work across community settings, including clinic bases and home visits.

The post holder will be required to work, for the majority of time, as an autonomous clinical practitioner for patient groups across a range of clinical settings,. The post holder will be expected to forge strong links with the Care Coordinators, Physical Health Support staff, Primary Care services particularly GP practices.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

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.