Job summary
Community Psychiatric Nurse: County Dementia Outreach ServiceMental Health Services for Older People Newark & Sherwood Integrated 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 Newark & Sherwood 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 Newark & Sherwood locality.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a committed and experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to help deliver the service inNewark and Sherwoodas 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.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
See the Job Description & Person Specification attached for full information.
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
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.
See the Job Description & Person Specification attached for full information.
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
- RMN
- Nursing student mentor Specialist knowledge of the nursing needs and issues associated with dementia in a residential setting.
Desirable
Training
Desirable
- Dementia care/person centred care training.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working with people with dementia in an inpatient/ residential setting and or community setting.
- Experience of managing a case load
Desirable
- Care planning within the MCA and best interest decision making experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Legislation, risk assessments
- 6 C's
Desirable
- National and Local Nursing issues
Skills
Essential
- A robust understanding of risk assessment and management.
- Demonstrate understanding of the mental and physical health and social needs of the client group
- Demonstrate a working understanding of Safeguarding issues and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Effective, adaptable communication with patients, carers and other agencies
- Good written, verbal and IT skills
- Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
Contractual requirements
Essential
- 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.
Dispositional Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team/inter-agency team
- Positive attitude to working with older people with mental health conditions/dementia
Desirable
- Supervisory and motivational skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered
- RMN
- Nursing student mentor Specialist knowledge of the nursing needs and issues associated with dementia in a residential setting.
Desirable
Training
Desirable
- Dementia care/person centred care training.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working with people with dementia in an inpatient/ residential setting and or community setting.
- Experience of managing a case load
Desirable
- Care planning within the MCA and best interest decision making experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Legislation, risk assessments
- 6 C's
Desirable
- National and Local Nursing issues
Skills
Essential
- A robust understanding of risk assessment and management.
- Demonstrate understanding of the mental and physical health and social needs of the client group
- Demonstrate a working understanding of Safeguarding issues and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
- Effective, adaptable communication with patients, carers and other agencies
- Good written, verbal and IT skills
- Effective time management and organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
Contractual requirements
Essential
- 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.
Dispositional Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team/inter-agency team
- Positive attitude to working with older people with mental health conditions/dementia
Desirable
- Supervisory and motivational skills.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
