Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified or experienced mental health nurse, with akeen interest in older people's mental health and dementia, to join the Oldham Memory AssessmentService on a 12-month fixed term contract. The successful candidate will use their evidence based clinicalskills to carry out complex memory assessments and support those with a suspected/ confirmeddiagnosis of dementia, their families, and carers. You will carry out initial assessments and developperson centred care plans for patients with dementia and complex needs. You will work within anexperienced and established multi-disciplinary team, delivering high quality patient care, andsupporting people to access an early diagnosis and to live well with their dementia. This includessupporting those with early onset dementia.Knowledge and skills of working with older people is preferred, as well as an understanding and/orexperience working with people living with dementia. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinaryteam and developing good working relationships with other services is required, and willingness todevelop their knowledge and skills and clinical professional development.
Main duties of the job
Undertake complex assessments both in the community and in clinical settings, using variousevidence based cognitive assessment tools.Provide specialist nursing knowledge and skills to patients referred to Oldham Memory Service.Promote and develop evidence-based practice working within NICE guidelines and national dementiastandards.Work effectively within the multi-professional team to deliver high quality care.Actively participate in various meetings and service development.Actively participate in facilitating the post diagnostic support groups and weekly dementia hub.Offering advice and information to patients and carers both in person and on the telephone.Monitoring and titration of medications initiated to treat dementia following a diagnosis.
About us
Oldham Memory Assessment and Treatment service provide a specialist assessment, diagnosis andtreatment service for people living in Oldham concerned they might be developing dementia. Theprimary aim of the service is to provide access to an early diagnosis and promote living well withdementia, as well as providing support to the patient, their family, and carers. We provide emotionaland practical support to help people live well with dementia and offer a range of post diagnosticsupport services. We strive to provide excellent standards of dementia care and the whole team ispassionate about improving lives of those people affected by dementia.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and the person specification for a full detailed list of themain roles and responsibilities for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and the person specification for a full detailed list of themain roles and responsibilities for this post.
Person Specification
education/qualifications
Essential
- First level registration. Registered Mental health nurse
- Current registration with Nursing and midwifery Council
Desirable
- Post registration development in Older Peoples mental health.
- Mentorship qualification or willingness to attain
Experience
Essential
- A broad range of clinical skills or demonstrate willingness to develop.
- Experience of working in a clinical setting with people with dementia
- Experience of completing specialist mental health assessment and risk assessment / management
- Using therapeutic assessment techniques and interventions in the management of behaviour that challenges in dementia
Desirable
- Multi agency working
- Practical application of mental Capacity Act including completing mental capacity assessments.
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical and theoretical knowledge of older people and mental health problems
- Need to demonstrate a genuine interest in older people and be highly motivated to develop the service.
- A detailed knowledge of mental health conditions and how they impact on the individual.
- Knowledge of legislation and national policies in relation to older people
Desirable
- Awareness of the holistic needs of older people with mental health problems.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to undertake assessments, formulate care plans and review medication
- Positive attitude and values when working with older people
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with positive attitude
Desirable
- Work with third sector organisations / multiagency working
Person Specification
education/qualifications
Essential
- First level registration. Registered Mental health nurse
- Current registration with Nursing and midwifery Council
Desirable
- Post registration development in Older Peoples mental health.
- Mentorship qualification or willingness to attain
Experience
Essential
- A broad range of clinical skills or demonstrate willingness to develop.
- Experience of working in a clinical setting with people with dementia
- Experience of completing specialist mental health assessment and risk assessment / management
- Using therapeutic assessment techniques and interventions in the management of behaviour that challenges in dementia
Desirable
- Multi agency working
- Practical application of mental Capacity Act including completing mental capacity assessments.
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical and theoretical knowledge of older people and mental health problems
- Need to demonstrate a genuine interest in older people and be highly motivated to develop the service.
- A detailed knowledge of mental health conditions and how they impact on the individual.
- Knowledge of legislation and national policies in relation to older people
Desirable
- Awareness of the holistic needs of older people with mental health problems.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to undertake assessments, formulate care plans and review medication
- Positive attitude and values when working with older people
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with positive attitude
Desirable
- Work with third sector organisations / multiagency working
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).
