Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a new qualified or experienced band 5 nurse to work within Mid Essex, with DISS (Dementia Intensive Support Service)
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7-day a week, 24-hours a day service for 365 days a year, working shifts where appropriate and operationally required.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DISS is a crisis/ home treatment team for those individuals who are diagnosed or suspected diagnosis of dementia. As part of the team you will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of patient centred care under the supervision of a senior member of the team. This will include providing practical support to service users and their carers, guidance and education and assisting in their management and care based upon the individual needs.
UK driving licence and a car for work is essential for this community post
Please see job description full full details of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DISS is a crisis/ home treatment team for those individuals who are diagnosed or suspected diagnosis of dementia. As part of the team you will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of patient centred care under the supervision of a senior member of the team. This will include providing practical support to service users and their carers, guidance and education and assisting in their management and care based upon the individual needs.
UK driving licence and a car for work is essential for this community post
Please see job description full full details of the role.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered General nurse RGN or Mental Health Nurse RMN
- High standard of education.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of / and the ability to conduct assessments and review of care in line with the requirements of the mental health care clusters.
- Knowledge and understanding of health legislation, principles of CPA and Care Management, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act 1983 and safeguarding, the NHS Constitution, and risk assessment / management.
- The ability to devise comprehensive care plans that incorporate effective, individualized and evidence-based therapy interventions
- Understanding of the nature of mental health conditions and how they can affect people's day to day life and impact upon recovery.
Desirable
- Management and supervision of lower banded staff.
- Good IT skills i.e. Word / Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Experience of using an electronic information system.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- To assess and treat own caseload of service users in accordance with Trust clinical pathways.
- Undertake physical health checks of services users and act on the findings appropriately.
- Undertake a range of clinical duties e.g. providing practical support and guidance to service users
Desirable
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where required.
- Self-motivated with a desire to contribute to the ongoing service development.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour:
- Current driving licence
- Be able to assess and act well in unpredictable situations where multi- tasking will be required
Desirable
- Provide professional nursing advice when dealing with service users, staff, visitors and other professionals on a daily basis.
- Ability to assess own environment and make decisions that will ensure their own safety and the safety of the service user.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered General nurse RGN or Mental Health Nurse RMN
- High standard of education.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of / and the ability to conduct assessments and review of care in line with the requirements of the mental health care clusters.
- Knowledge and understanding of health legislation, principles of CPA and Care Management, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act 1983 and safeguarding, the NHS Constitution, and risk assessment / management.
- The ability to devise comprehensive care plans that incorporate effective, individualized and evidence-based therapy interventions
- Understanding of the nature of mental health conditions and how they can affect people's day to day life and impact upon recovery.
Desirable
- Management and supervision of lower banded staff.
- Good IT skills i.e. Word / Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Experience of using an electronic information system.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- To assess and treat own caseload of service users in accordance with Trust clinical pathways.
- Undertake physical health checks of services users and act on the findings appropriately.
- Undertake a range of clinical duties e.g. providing practical support and guidance to service users
Desirable
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where required.
- Self-motivated with a desire to contribute to the ongoing service development.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour:
- Current driving licence
- Be able to assess and act well in unpredictable situations where multi- tasking will be required
Desirable
- Provide professional nursing advice when dealing with service users, staff, visitors and other professionals on a daily basis.
- Ability to assess own environment and make decisions that will ensure their own safety and the safety of the service user.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Crystal Centre
Puddingwood drive
Chelmsford , Essex
CM1 7LF
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
