Job description
To act as the named care co-ordinator and manage the coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers, within a defined catchment area/locality. To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team, and act up for Team Lead in their absence as appropriate. To act as a role model and resource for junior/less experiencedstaff. The post holder will work under the overall supervision of the Team Leader but is required toundertake the duties of the post without direct supervision.
The post holder carries responsibility for the assessment and advising on the management of patients presenting to the Community Mental Health Team