Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to recruit a band 7 mental health Nurse Practitioner within the Memory and Pathway based within the prison environment, providing specialist diagnostic assessment for dementia and following this up with specialist treatment and monitoring, alongside existing care services within the prison.
Applicants should possess the knowledge and skills to enable them to work in the memory and dementia speciality, working with service users affected by all types of dementia. This includes working with challenging and complex needs associated to a dementia diagnosis. Applicants should have a non-medical prescribing qualification.
Applicants will be will be part of the South Staffordshire Memory and Dementia service but working clinically in a designated prison environments (management and clinical supervision will provided via the core Memory & Dementia pathway).
Applicants will be required to work closely with the existing multi-disciplinary team members, providing diagnostic assessment and follow ups to those referred. The role will include close working with physical and social care colleagues along with our GP and primary care colleagues.
If you would like to come and visit the team and find out more about the role please don't hesitate to contact Jody Blencowe on 07805 737369
Main duties of the job
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You will be working alongside existing care services based within the prison environment, providing specialist diagnostic assessment for dementia and following this up with specialist treatment and monitoring, alongside existing care services within the prison.
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You will be a non-medical prescriber who is able to work autonomously on completing the assessments and reviews for clients deemed appropriate for this service.
- You will be responsible for the delivery of a variety of specialist assessments and evidence based mental health interventions associated to all areas of dementia.
About us
MPFT provides physical and mental health care, learning disability, and adult social care services across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. In addition, we provide services on a wider regional and national basis. We serve a population of 1.5 million and employ around 8,500 members of staff.
By joining MPFT you will become part of a diverse and inclusive team who are empowered and supported to deliver care in a way which is consistent with our values:
o putting people at the heart of what we doo empowering people to improve care and wellbeingo delivering better health, better care in partnership
We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals. All have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.
We will support your career development and progression. Membership of the excellent NHS pension scheme, generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave, pay and the option for flexible working. You will receive up to 27 days annual leave (increasing to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
We are also proud to have a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:
Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Applicants will be responsible for the delivery of a range of high level specialist assessments, identifying risks and management plans in the process.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:-
- Delivery of a high standard of nursing care to individuals referred to the Memory & Dementia Service ( HMP Dove Gate )
- Provide a specialist mental health nursing assessment, care planning and to evaluate those experiencing dementia
- To work in partnership with fellow team members and internal/external partners.
- To undertake their own professional development and compliance with mandatory training.
The Memory and Dementia Pathway will provide you with a supportive environment in which to fully utilise and develop your skills and knowledge in working in a designated prison setting as part of a truly holistic system of health and social care.
If you would like to find out more about the team/post or to arrange a visit please contact Jody Blencowe (Pathway manager Memory Services South Staffordshire ) on jody.blencowe@mpft.nhs.uk or telephone 07805737369
Job description
Job responsibilities
Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:
Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Applicants will be responsible for the delivery of a range of high level specialist assessments, identifying risks and management plans in the process.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:-
- Delivery of a high standard of nursing care to individuals referred to the Memory & Dementia Service ( HMP Dove Gate )
- Provide a specialist mental health nursing assessment, care planning and to evaluate those experiencing dementia
- To work in partnership with fellow team members and internal/external partners.
- To undertake their own professional development and compliance with mandatory training.
The Memory and Dementia Pathway will provide you with a supportive environment in which to fully utilise and develop your skills and knowledge in working in a designated prison setting as part of a truly holistic system of health and social care.
If you would like to find out more about the team/post or to arrange a visit please contact Jody Blencowe (Pathway manager Memory Services South Staffordshire ) on jody.blencowe@mpft.nhs.uk or telephone 07805737369
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualified/registered mental health nurse
- Non-medical prescriber
- Evidence of professional updating and development within mental health services for older people
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to clients with dementia and their carers
- Experience of working with more complex and challenging needs in dementia care
- Experience of working with a range of statutory, non-statutory agencies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualified/registered mental health nurse
- Non-medical prescriber
- Evidence of professional updating and development within mental health services for older people
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to clients with dementia and their carers
- Experience of working with more complex and challenging needs in dementia care
- Experience of working with a range of statutory, non-statutory agencies
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).
