Community Mental Health Nurse | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 20 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £39,959 - £48,117 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 May 2026 |
| Location: | Rochdale, OL12 9QB |
| Company: | Pennine Care NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7948569/311-R390-25-B |
Summary
Department Summary:
HMR Older People’s CMHT is the community mental health team for older people. It is a borough wide team and provides a service to Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood. The team is comprised of community mental health nurses, an occupational therapist, team manager and an administrator.
Role Summary:
To undertake the role of care co-ordinator in the assessment, treatment, and delivery of care to older people with mental health problems, who meet the criteria for access to the service.
You will ensure that the highest quality care is carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
To undertake holistic mental health and risk assessments using trust approved documentation and procedures.
To manage a caseload of clients who will have a variety of mental health conditions, both organic and functional.
To provide evidence based therapeutic interventions promoting enablement, choice, and recovery.
To comply with all legislative requirements in relation to service users care.
The post holder will support the duty system that is operated within the team and respond to crisis calls they receive.
Actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to clinical decision making.
Engage and supervise student nurses.
This role does not involve commissioning services on behalf of the local authority.
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 #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Please see job description and person specification for details.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Stevie Hayes
Watergrove, Birch Hill Hospital, Birch Road, Rochdale, OL12 9QB
01706 676400
This advert closes on Monday 4 May 2026