Job summary
Community Psychiatric Nurse, County Dementia Outreach Service
Mental Health Services for Older People Mansfield & Ashfield Community Mental Health Services is an established service offering assessment and treatment for older people with mental health difficulties and for people of any age with organic diagnosis within the Mansfield & Ashfield locality. The County Dementia Outreach Service aims to improve the quality of care for individuals with dementia living in dementia registered residential and nursing care homes in the Mansfield & Ashfield locality.
Main duties of the job
Experienced, NMC registered Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse with substantial experience of working with people with dementia in an inpatient/ residential setting and or community setting
Advising & support care home staff to improve their skills and confidence to manage behaviours & promote person centred care planning
Specialist knowledge of the nursing issues associated with dementia in a residential setting, high level of communication skills are crucial as are good written, verbal and IT skills
Robust understanding of risk assessment and management, experience of managing a case load essential
Demonstrate understanding of the mental and physical health and social needs of the client group, demonstrate a working understanding of Safeguarding issues and DOLs.
Time management and organisational skills and ability to work under pressure, nursing student mentor.
A full UK driving licence & vehicle for business use required for this post.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a committed and experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to help deliver the service in Mansfield & Ashfield as part of the locality community mental health team for older people.
You will be based within the Multi-Disciplinary Community Mental Health Team whilst also being a part of the wider outreach service which is managed by a clinical specialist. A key aspect of the Community Psychiatric Nurse role will be advising and supporting care home staff to improve their skills and confidence to manage behaviours and promote person centred care planning. Specialist knowledge of the nursing issues associated with dementia in a residential setting and a high level of communication skills are crucial.The County Dementia Outreach service covers the County of Nottinghamshire and operates within a virtual team service model with clinicians being based within locality based community mental health teams.Applicants must be NMC registered.A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a committed and experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to help deliver the service in Mansfield & Ashfield as part of the locality community mental health team for older people.
You will be based within the Multi-Disciplinary Community Mental Health Team whilst also being a part of the wider outreach service which is managed by a clinical specialist. A key aspect of the Community Psychiatric Nurse role will be advising and supporting care home staff to improve their skills and confidence to manage behaviours and promote person centred care planning. Specialist knowledge of the nursing issues associated with dementia in a residential setting and a high level of communication skills are crucial.The County Dementia Outreach service covers the County of Nottinghamshire and operates within a virtual team service model with clinicians being based within locality based community mental health teams.Applicants must be NMC registered.A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered
- Post Registration Experience
Desirable
- Older Adult Experience Mental Health - Organic
Training
Essential
- Post registration training
Desirable
- Additional Training courses
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience for band 6
- Community experience
Desirable
- Older adult mental health specialism
- Conflict resolution
Knowledge
Essential
- Legislation, risk assessments
- 6 C's
Desirable
- National and Local Nursing issues
Skills
Essential
- Team work
- Communication skills
- Assessment and Evaluation skills
- Clinical Supervision Skills
- IT Skills
Desirable
Contractual requirements
Essential
- Driving licence
- Ability to work unsocial hours as per service need
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered
- Post Registration Experience
Desirable
- Older Adult Experience Mental Health - Organic
Training
Essential
- Post registration training
Desirable
- Additional Training courses
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience for band 6
- Community experience
Desirable
- Older adult mental health specialism
- Conflict resolution
Knowledge
Essential
- Legislation, risk assessments
- 6 C's
Desirable
- National and Local Nursing issues
Skills
Essential
- Team work
- Communication skills
- Assessment and Evaluation skills
- Clinical Supervision Skills
- IT Skills
Desirable
Contractual requirements
Essential
- Driving licence
- Ability to work unsocial hours as per service need
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
