Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Senior Clinician (Band 6, Fixed Term 12 Months)

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Job summary

Rotherham Memory Service can offer an exciting opportunity for one enthusiastic Band 6 Clinician to join our innovative team at the Memory Service.

The post holder will be an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, a Registered Mental Health Nurse, providing a high quality person centred, accessible service for clients who have been referred due to their memory problems.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for taking a detailed holistic history of the patients physical and mental health and will ask specific questions regarding their memory impairment and the issues they may be facing.

You will use standardised assessment tools such as the Addenbrookes Cognitive Examination, Bristol Activity of Daily Living, Neuropsychiatric Inventory, Geriatric Depression Rating Scale as a framework for your thorough assessment.

You will ensure that dementia screening bloods and CT head scans have been completed.

Once your assessment is complete you will meet with the multi disciplinary team and consultant psychiatrist to discuss a possible dementia diagnosis. You will deliver the diagnosis and discuss treatment options and provide support to both clients and their carers.

You must have experience of working with older adults and patients with memory impairment and a keen interest in dementia care.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/

Details

Date posted

01 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

376-RCG-0240-D

Job locations

Centenary Clinic

Effingham Street

Rotherham

S65 1BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse
  • Mentorship in practice qualification or equivalent training qualification
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse
  • Mentorship in practice qualification or equivalent training qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Centenary Clinic

Effingham Street

Rotherham

S65 1BL


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Centenary Clinic

Effingham Street

Rotherham

S65 1BL


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Chrissy Taylor

chrissy.taylor1@nhs.net

01709447766

Details

Date posted

01 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

376-RCG-0240-D

Job locations

Centenary Clinic

Effingham Street

Rotherham

S65 1BL


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