Job summary
At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:
- Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
- Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
- "In our Gift" providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change
- The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Opportunities for flexible working (depending on the role)
- Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
- Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)
- Child Care Vouchers Scheme
- Recognition and engagement through our staff LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and Staff Engagement Surveys
- NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes
The Team provide specialist assessment and support for people who are presenting with possible onset of Dementia and/or a diagnosis of Dementia. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team holistically to improve the quality of life for people with dementia, their family and carers and be committed to the concept of living well with Dementia.
Main duties of the job
The Team provide specialist assessment and support for people who are presenting with possible onset of Dementia and/or a diagnosis of Dementia.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team holistically to improve the quality of life for people with dementia, their family and carers and be committed to the concept of living well with Dementia.
You will deliver a high quality clinical service to patients and their families.
You will manage a complex caseload and be responsible for clinical and caseload supervision of other team members where identified.
You will be responsible for providing the nursing process to our specialist clinical pathway.
You will deliver intensive nursing interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan.
About us
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.
We pride ourselves on the services provided to support with the well-being of all of our employees both physically and mentally and offer counselling support and lifestyle information. Opportunities for flexible working are also available depending on the role.
We encourage career development provided by in house training programs and coaching support.
Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and in context of our objective aligned to the growth of diversity across the workforce; we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service can be very fast paced and therefore the ability to work efficiently under pressure and respond to high service demand is essential. Additionally, you will need to be confident to work autonomously and organise your time effectively.
You will carry out intensive home treatment and be able to manage a complex caseload.
You will be highly motivated, have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team.
You will havedetermination and drive committed to working holistically to improve the quality of life for people with dementia, their families and carers and demonstrate a range of therapeutic interventions and be committed to the concept of living well with dementia.
You should have experience in a supervision role and be able to make a positive contribution to the continual development of the service incorporating evidence based practice. You will be encouraged to have access to regular supervision and to maintain your professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service can be very fast paced and therefore the ability to work efficiently under pressure and respond to high service demand is essential. Additionally, you will need to be confident to work autonomously and organise your time effectively.
You will carry out intensive home treatment and be able to manage a complex caseload.
You will be highly motivated, have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team.
You will havedetermination and drive committed to working holistically to improve the quality of life for people with dementia, their families and carers and demonstrate a range of therapeutic interventions and be committed to the concept of living well with dementia.
You should have experience in a supervision role and be able to make a positive contribution to the continual development of the service incorporating evidence based practice. You will be encouraged to have access to regular supervision and to maintain your professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working this those with a suspected dementia or diagnosis of Dementia
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working this those with a suspected dementia or diagnosis of Dementia
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).
