Band 4 Nursing Associate Dementia & Delirium

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Associate to join our Dementia & Delirium team. We are looking for an enthusiastic registered Nurse Associate, with a flexible approach, able to champion evidence-based dementia care and bridge the gap between the Dementia & Delirium Assistants and the Registered Dementia Nurse in the provision of care. Key purpose of the role is to undertake procedures and interventions that enable the safe monitoring and delivery of patient-centred care for patients with dementia and/or delirium. For further information about the post, please contact Roxanne Vieira-Moreno r.vieira-moreno@nhs.net. All new staff appointed to the posts at the Trust are subject to a contractual probationary period.

Main duties of the job

To support the operational delivery of the Trust's Dementia & Delirium Strategy and Dementia Training Strategy. To champion evidence-based, person-centred care ensuring respect for the dignity and rights of adults living with dementia and delirium are met whilst in the care of BHRUT. The postholder will share support line management of the Dementia & Delirium Assistants (DDAs) in the delivery of their role.

About us

We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.

We're pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for urgent and emergency care at Queen's and King George hospitals; and data released by NHS England showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.

We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

Date posted

15 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,460 to £31,909 a year Per annum pro rata inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

162-5908-PA

Job locations

Queens Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Paul Awosika, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5989. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

Experience of working with people living with dementia/delirium.

Desirable

Evidence of knowledge of Safeguarding Adult policies and procedures.
Evidence of knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

Experience of working with people living with dementia/delirium.

Desirable

Evidence of knowledge of Safeguarding Adult policies and procedures.
Evidence of knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.