Memory Service and Day Unit Deputy Clinical Lead

To be responsible for the assessment, treatment and evaluation of patients referred specifically for assessment, diagnosis & interventions.

To be able to work across all functions within the Memory service and day unit and support patients to achieve their individually agreed goals.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to, assess, plan and implement individualised programmes of care/interventions.

To assess MH need and plan therapeutic interventions.

To lead on the development of group based interventions to aid recovery and promote social inclusion.

To facilitate the development of peer support networks as part of the discharge pathway from the service.

To deliver a range of therapeutic interventions in line with professional requirements and in accordance with the job specification.

To Support and facilitate Carer Support sessions.

To use a comprehensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients, their carers' and families and colleagues. This may include people who may have difficulties with understanding or communication.

To be responsible for managing a caseload of clients as required.

To support patient discharge in a safe and timely manner, ensuring liaison with relevant professionals, to ensure that family and carers are, where appropriate, advised of the patients discharge arrangements, with timely completion of documentation.

An opportunity has arisen in Older Peoples Mental Health Services at Tameside General Hospital for an enthusiastic, self motivated Band 6 MH Practitioner.

The post holder will function as part of the MDT to Assess & deliver the Interventions required to support individuals through assessment and Diagnosis and within the day unit offer a recovery pathway and equip them with the skills and confidence to enable a safe discharge from the service.

The post holder will be highly skilled and competent in conducting MH and diagnosis assessments. Support through diagnosis and developing outcome based needs led care plans, facilitating the implementation of the agreed plan of care and evaluating its effectiveness utilising evidence based outcome measures

We are proud to provide 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 and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.