Job summary
This is an opportunity to become part of the innovative Memory Assessment Service. There are 45 hours available and applications will be accepted from those who wish to work both full and part time hours. Please state in the supporting information how many hours would be preferred.
Applications from Registered Nurses of any Specialism are welcome if they have relevant knowledge, experience and interest in working with those living with dementia.
The Team offers comprehensive Memory Assessment and, for those receiving a diagnosis of Dementia, treatment and/or ongoing interventions.
MAS works in partnership with the Alzheimer's Society and Carer's Support Services. They also work alongside a network of many agencies who support those living with Dementia to ensure they are able to live well with their diagnosis.
We are looking for Band 5 Nurses to work predominantly in Hull but with the expectation that there may be occasion when they are expected to work in the East Riding of Yorkshire . The team works across many venues to offer local assessment to those referred. The ability to travel across the whole of the East Riding is essential. Some clinic venues are not easily accessed by public transport therefore the need to have access to transport is necessary.
The team provides a positive, forward thinking environment where quality is paramount in the delivery of a Memory Assessment, Diagnosis and Post Diagnosis Service. Team and personal development are ongoing.
Main duties of the job
To carry out cognitive assessment, assessment of need, have an awareness of carer need, presentation of assessment information for formulation, providing information to patients and their carers regarding the outcome of assessment. To contribute to the Multi Disciplinary Team. To provide supervision to other members of the team.
The successful candidate will also be involved in other aspects of the service to include information giving events and being part of service developments.
About us
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust provides a broad range of community and inpatient mental health services, community services (including therapies), learning disability services, healthy lifestyle support and addiction services to approximately 600,000 people. The Trust has been ratedGoodby the Care Quality Commission. The Trust is also proud to be HSJ Provider of the Year 2019 award winners.
We employ approximately 2,800 staff across more than 79 sites at locations throughout Hull, the East Riding of Yorkshire, Whitby and Scarborough. We deliver Mental Health Services, Specialist Services for Children, Forensic Services, Community and Learning Disability Services, as well as having eight GP Practices across the locality.
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust - a multi-specialty health and social care teaching provider. We aim to be a leading provider of integrated health services, recognised for the care compassion and commitment of our staff and known as a great employer and a valued partner.
The Trust works closely with our academic partners, including Hull York Medical School (HYMS) and Hull University, nurturing and developing a workforce of doctors, nurses and other health and social care professionals of the future.
At Humber we believe our people are our greatest asset and therefore we are committed to developing, growing and rewarding our workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Currently on the NMC register as a registered nurse
- Prepared to undertake or hold a recognised nonmedical prescribing qualification, if req
Desirable
- A dementia related qualification
- Leadership training/qualification/experience
- Evidence of CPD or experiential learning at an advanced level e.g. Post graduate/Masters level
- Demonstrable experience of mentoring pre-registration students
Experience
Essential
- Must have experience of working with people living with dementia and their supporters
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
- Experience of using patient information systems (Lorenzo)
Desirable
- Experience of working with other agencies to provide holistic care to meet the needs of the patient and their supporters
- Experience of supporting peers and providing supervision to unqualified colleagues
- Experience of working within time limits.
- Experience of delivering memory assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion, CQC
- Knowledge of patient information systems
- Knowledge of treatable physical causes of cognitive decline (differential diagnosis)
Desirable
- Attendance on a Dementia related course
- Knowledge of services/agencies - both statutory and voluntary that support those living with Dementia
- Knowledge of treatment options available to those living with Dementia
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work to Key Performance Indicators and within Service Operational Policy
- Work within the culture of improving working lives and working time directive
- Good time management skills
Desirable
- Ability to embrace change
- Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring
Effort and Environment
Essential
- Ability to commute between the various sites - East Yorkshire wide (Bridlington-Hull-Holderness-Goole and surrounding areas)
- Frequent exposure to emotional or distressing circumstances - to have identified stress management strategies
- Requirement for frequent concentration e.g. assessments, care plans. The work may be unpredictable.
- Ability to lone work using technology to communicate with colleagues and those using the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Currently on the NMC register as a registered nurse
- Prepared to undertake or hold a recognised nonmedical prescribing qualification, if req
Desirable
- A dementia related qualification
- Leadership training/qualification/experience
- Evidence of CPD or experiential learning at an advanced level e.g. Post graduate/Masters level
- Demonstrable experience of mentoring pre-registration students
Experience
Essential
- Must have experience of working with people living with dementia and their supporters
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
- Experience of using patient information systems (Lorenzo)
Desirable
- Experience of working with other agencies to provide holistic care to meet the needs of the patient and their supporters
- Experience of supporting peers and providing supervision to unqualified colleagues
- Experience of working within time limits.
- Experience of delivering memory assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion, CQC
- Knowledge of patient information systems
- Knowledge of treatable physical causes of cognitive decline (differential diagnosis)
Desirable
- Attendance on a Dementia related course
- Knowledge of services/agencies - both statutory and voluntary that support those living with Dementia
- Knowledge of treatment options available to those living with Dementia
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work to Key Performance Indicators and within Service Operational Policy
- Work within the culture of improving working lives and working time directive
- Good time management skills
Desirable
- Ability to embrace change
- Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring
Effort and Environment
Essential
- Ability to commute between the various sites - East Yorkshire wide (Bridlington-Hull-Holderness-Goole and surrounding areas)
- Frequent exposure to emotional or distressing circumstances - to have identified stress management strategies
- Requirement for frequent concentration e.g. assessments, care plans. The work may be unpredictable.
- Ability to lone work using technology to communicate with colleagues and those using the service
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).
