Job summary
The Mental Health division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust employs more than 2,800 dedicated staff to provide vital and integral healthcare services for our patients in a wide variety of settings, ranging from community through to acute wards, covering a vast geographical area. We need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork, and want to help our staff reach their full potential by committing to providing the support, skills and development to succeed.
This role is to work in the Memory Assessment Service (MAS) within the Older People's Care Unit providing assessment, potential diagnosis and signposting to other services and support networks for individuals aged 65 and over referred to the service with cognitive impairment.
This is a vacancy for an existing Band 7 Nurse Prescriber, or an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Band 6 Nurse and receive full funding and support to undertake the Nurse Prescribing Course. Upon completion of the course and having met the relevant competencies, you will progress into the Nurse Prescribing role.
Main duties of the job
A band 7 Nurse Prescriber will use their specialist clinical knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate/monitor pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments and interventions for individuals as an autonomous practitioner. There will also be a lead role in supporting memory clinic services and associated organisations locally, regionally and nationally in initiatives related to better outcomes for individuals with memory problems.
A band 6 Nurse will provide specialist mental health assessment to individuals presenting with cognitive impairment developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care for a defined caseload. In addition, you will also provide education, advice and liaison to other professionals, clients and their carers.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is working within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust within the Mental Health Services for Older People directorate.
The successful candidate will work within the MAS service and will review/accept referrals for individuals over the age of 65 with cognitive impairment, completing assessments for the same to ascertain whether or not a Dementia diagnosis is appropriate.
To screen referrals for appropriateness
To undertake initial assessments and create a treatment plan
To liaise with the MDT to explore symptoms and causes
To refer for additional assessments
To signpost for post diagnostic support
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is working within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust within the Mental Health Services for Older People directorate.
The successful candidate will work within the MAS service and will review/accept referrals for individuals over the age of 65 with cognitive impairment, completing assessments for the same to ascertain whether or not a Dementia diagnosis is appropriate.
To screen referrals for appropriateness
To undertake initial assessments and create a treatment plan
To liaise with the MDT to explore symptoms and causes
To refer for additional assessments
To signpost for post diagnostic support
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold RNMH qualification
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Training
Essential
- Education to masters degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Clinical supervision course
- Teaching and assessing training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of MDT working
- CPD relevant to current post
- Current knowledge and understanding of older peoples mental health needs and ability to demonstrate clinical competence
- Substantial and considerable experience in assessing and prescribing for people with dementia
- Can evidence knowledge of dementia
Desirable
- Community Mental Health experience
- Knowledge of Trust non-medical policy and local procedure
- Relevant clinical courses facilitiated research and audits that contribute to governance, service development and service planning
Aptitudes / Skills
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills and development project work.
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
- Highly specialised range of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective time management and organisational skills. Caseload management
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise work load.
Desirable
- Clinical supervision skills Ability to manage change
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold RNMH qualification
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Training
Essential
- Education to masters degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Clinical supervision course
- Teaching and assessing training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of MDT working
- CPD relevant to current post
- Current knowledge and understanding of older peoples mental health needs and ability to demonstrate clinical competence
- Substantial and considerable experience in assessing and prescribing for people with dementia
- Can evidence knowledge of dementia
Desirable
- Community Mental Health experience
- Knowledge of Trust non-medical policy and local procedure
- Relevant clinical courses facilitiated research and audits that contribute to governance, service development and service planning
Aptitudes / Skills
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills and development project work.
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
- Highly specialised range of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective time management and organisational skills. Caseload management
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise work load.
Desirable
- Clinical supervision skills Ability to manage change
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
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).
