Care Coordinator CPN | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Altrincham

To support individuals referred to secondary mental health services for assessment or ongoing care. To demonstrate the Trust values of inspiring hope, working together, to be caring and compassionate, to value and respect others/ourselves and to be 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 and thus contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

Responsibilities:

• 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 is person-centred in line with NHS guidance ‘No decision about me, without me’.
• To co-produce individualised recovery plans with the individuals, carer, and others identified by the Service User.
• To promote and maintain a learning culture within the team which supports the professional and effectiveness of clinical care.
• To contribute to the delivery of multidisciplinary training including the induction of new staff, students and trainees.
• To always promote awareness of, and respect for, equality, diversity and dignity in care and work in line with Trust, and professional standards.

Practice Effectively:

• To demonstrate a high level of active communication skills with individuals in a variety of forums and situations.
• To utilise your highly developed interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication.
• 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.

Preserve Safety:

• To identify any unmet needs to support service improvement or planning to enhance individuals experiences of health services within the Trust or in the wider health economy.
• To comply with the relevant NMC codes of professional conduct, local, and national professional standards, policies and procedures.
• To adhere to the principles of Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in line with Trust policy and local and national reporting procedures.
• To ensure that colleagues and junior staff are competent and compliant with Safeguarding legislation and guidance.
• To act in line with the Trust’s Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures, and best practice guidance to maintain high standards of Infection Prevention and Control (IPCC).
• To ensure the management of risk in accordance with the Trust Policies and procedures, including the investigation process in regard to Root Cause Analysis, complaints, accidents, and near miss situations via the InPhase system.

Promote Professionalism and Trust:

• To uphold the Trust values and work in an environment free from the fear of harassment, discrimination, abuse, and violence.
• To promote the Trust's Anti-racism agenda in all professional and personal interactions.
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with all partners involved with individuals care or the wider health economy including General Practitioners, commissioners and third sector agencies.
• To advocate on behalf of individuals under your care with regard to ensure that they are fully involved with their care and treatment.
• To take responsibility for your own learning and professional development, making use of opportunities to expand your clinical, professional or governance skills.
• To maintain your professional registration and to inform the Trust if there are any changes, conditions, or restrictions on practice active on your registration.

Trust Mandatory On-going Requirements:

• To undertake any other reasonable duty, when requested to do so, by an appropriate Trust manager.
• To understand and comply with all Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• To understand the need to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and adhere to all principles in effective safeguarding.
• To avoid unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealing with the colleagues, services users, members of the public and all stakeholders.
• To maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date.
• To ensure your day to day activities embrace sustainability and reduce the impact upon the environment by minimising waste and maximising recycling; saving energy; minimising water usage and reporting electrical faults, water leakages or other environmental concerns to the facilities department or their line manager.

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).