Job summary
To provide high quality support to residential and nursing home staff, with the aim of retaining placements for service users with dementia, and other mental health needs, and avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions. The service aims to improve quality of life for nursing and care home residents.
Main duties of the job
o Assessment of residents with dementia who are presenting with Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) which can challenge carers.o To be able to assess and manage residents presenting with co-morbidities of physical health and mental health needs including the impact of medication and infection.o Formulate plans of care and manage the work of support staff in delivering care which may involve modelling care techniques to care home staffo Building and developing relationships with care providers in residential and nursing home settingso Ensure interventions are evidence based and take part in audit and review of the service as requiredo To identify the need for protection in line with the Safeguarding Adults policy and comply with local procedures and attend relevant training.o Liaise with the Quality Team in ASC in relation to any quality issues with the care settings you are supporting.o Maintain confidentiality and a high standard of professionalism at all timeso Ensure all appropriate records are maintained to the required standardincluding diaries, activity sheets, travel claims, client records and databaserequirements.o To observe and practice within the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act.o To oversee supervision and appraisal of junior staff.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Post Registration Experience
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment
- Excellent Communication skills
- Understanding of dementia and the impact
- Knowledge of Mental Health Law
Desirable
- Experience in delivering training
- Understanding of end of life issues in dementia
- Experience in community working
- Supervisory Experience
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Post Registration Experience
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment
- Excellent Communication skills
- Understanding of dementia and the impact
- Knowledge of Mental Health Law
Desirable
- Experience in delivering training
- Understanding of end of life issues in dementia
- Experience in community working
- Supervisory Experience
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).
