Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week
The Kirklees Memory Assessment Service have a vacancy for
a full time Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) based at Folly Hall in
Huddersfield operating Kirklees-wide.
This post providesan exciting opportunity for a dynamic
and innovative practitioner to join our well-established
multidisciplinary team that supports staff to develop both personally and
professionally. The service is MSNAP accredited with a Sustainable Mental Health
Service Commendation, which is endorsed by the CQC.
Ideally the successful candidate will be a practicing ANP
working within a Memory Service. Non-Medical prescribers (NMP) who have clinical
experience in dementia care will also be considered with a mandatory
requirement to study and complete the PG Cert in Dementia for Practitioners
with a Special Interest course in the first 12 months of employment, on
successful completion of the course the successful candidate will move into the
Band 7 Advanced Nurse Practitioner role.
A full comprehensive induction will be
provided with access to further training, monthly development meetings and ANP
Network Meetings.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner within the Memory Service
is expected to:
Independently and autonomously assess,
diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for
patients, with attention to physical, emotional, social, cultural, and mental
health issues - both in a clinic setting and within the community.
- Be responsible for the administration
and supply of medication to patients to set criteria.
- Provide support, advice, guidance and
training on professional nursing issues, and taking part in clinical governance
activities.
- Work in a collaborative manner with
others to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Participate in the use of reflective
practice, nursing research, audit, and clinical supervision.
- Engage with the clinical supervision
provided by an identified Consultant Psychiatrist.
The service
places staff clinical and management supervision, appraisal, support and
professional development as a high priority.
Full UK driving license and use of own car is
essential.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post Holder will work as part of the
memory service and provide high quality clinical assessments for people
experiencing memory problems, including provision of a formal diagnosis of
dementia where appropriate.
The post
holder will practice as an independent non-medical prescriber in accordance
with; the Trusts non-medical prescribing policy and The Code for nurses and
midwives (NMC).
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
post holder when necessary and in line with ongoing service developments.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
The post holder
will:
Develop therapeutic relationships
in which people using services are empowered and enabled to make informed
choices about their health and healthcare.
Demonstrate clinical leadership
through participation in; the management of referrals, provision of
clinical supervision to community memory service nurses and, facilitating
case review discussions when required.
Provide a diagnosis of dementia
where appropriate following completion of a comprehensive clinical
assessment and within the bounds of the agreed protocol and/or pathway
within the service.
Ensure the diagnostic assessment
undertaken in cases of suspected dementia includes; comprehensive history
taking, review of radiological reports, cognitive blood screening test
results and ECG, as appropriate for
the individual being assessed.
Communicate the diagnosis
sensitively to the person with dementia and relevant others. Inform the
referring clinician of the diagnosis, including subtype, through provision
of effective clinical reports.
Promote health through provision of
health education information and advice.
Prescribe medication as an independent nurse
prescriber within their own sphere of competence and the bounds of their
approved prescribing status in accordance with the Trust non-medical
prescribing policy.
Work as an independent non-medical prescriber
within areas as required and designated, taking responsibility for the
clinical assessment of the patient, establishing a diagnosis and a plan for that patients care and treatment.
Provide comprehensive mental health
and social care assessments and provide care, treatment and educational
interventions within the bounds of the agreed protocol and/or pathway
within the service.
Review the efficacy of
anti-dementia medication that has been prescribed for service users in
line with the service pathway & protocol.
Promote the health needs of clients with complex
issues and within their sphere of competence provide interventions for these needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post Holder will work as part of the
memory service and provide high quality clinical assessments for people
experiencing memory problems, including provision of a formal diagnosis of
dementia where appropriate.
The post
holder will practice as an independent non-medical prescriber in accordance
with; the Trusts non-medical prescribing policy and The Code for nurses and
midwives (NMC).
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
post holder when necessary and in line with ongoing service developments.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
The post holder
will:
Develop therapeutic relationships
in which people using services are empowered and enabled to make informed
choices about their health and healthcare.
Demonstrate clinical leadership
through participation in; the management of referrals, provision of
clinical supervision to community memory service nurses and, facilitating
case review discussions when required.
Provide a diagnosis of dementia
where appropriate following completion of a comprehensive clinical
assessment and within the bounds of the agreed protocol and/or pathway
within the service.
Ensure the diagnostic assessment
undertaken in cases of suspected dementia includes; comprehensive history
taking, review of radiological reports, cognitive blood screening test
results and ECG, as appropriate for
the individual being assessed.
Communicate the diagnosis
sensitively to the person with dementia and relevant others. Inform the
referring clinician of the diagnosis, including subtype, through provision
of effective clinical reports.
Promote health through provision of
health education information and advice.
Prescribe medication as an independent nurse
prescriber within their own sphere of competence and the bounds of their
approved prescribing status in accordance with the Trust non-medical
prescribing policy.
Work as an independent non-medical prescriber
within areas as required and designated, taking responsibility for the
clinical assessment of the patient, establishing a diagnosis and a plan for that patients care and treatment.
Provide comprehensive mental health
and social care assessments and provide care, treatment and educational
interventions within the bounds of the agreed protocol and/or pathway
within the service.
Review the efficacy of
anti-dementia medication that has been prescribed for service users in
line with the service pathway & protocol.
Promote the health needs of clients with complex
issues and within their sphere of competence provide interventions for these needs.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Clinical Risk Assessment.
- MCA/DOLS.
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Ability and willingness to occasionally work out of hours as and when required.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability.
- Willingness to undergo training as required by the post.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Dementia Assessment & Diagnosis.
- Psychopharmacology & dementia.
Desirable
- Post-diagnostic counselling.
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Mental Health.
- Independent Nurse Prescriber.
- Post graduate certificate in dementia for practitioners with a special interest (or equivalent).
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Provision of Clinical Supervision.
- Functioning as an Independent Non-Medical Prescriber within Older peoples Mental health / Memory services (significant experience).
- Assessment of dementia including use of relevant psychometric assessments (Substantial experience at Band 6).
- Care Planning & provision of therapeutic interventions for people experiencing dementia & their carers.
- Provision of therapeutic group work for people experiencing dementia & their carers.
- Provision of professional education on dementia to non-specialist teams.
- Experience of evaluating the efficacy of anti-dementia medication.
- Therapeutic interventions for mental health problems in older people (anxiety, depression & psychosis).
Desirable
- Experience of providing CST or CRT for people experiencing dementia & their carers.
- Experience of MSNAP accreditation process and standards.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible attitude to work.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
- Ability to prioritise, organise and plan own workload.
- Ability to work efficiently within an environment where the workload fluctuates.
- Effective problem solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to adapt style as appropriate.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Self motivated with drive and enthusiasm.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Cultural sensitivity.
- Professional attitude.
- Effective networker.
- Willingness to seek help, advice and support as required.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Clinical Risk Assessment.
- MCA/DOLS.
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Ability and willingness to occasionally work out of hours as and when required.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability.
- Willingness to undergo training as required by the post.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Dementia Assessment & Diagnosis.
- Psychopharmacology & dementia.
Desirable
- Post-diagnostic counselling.
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Mental Health.
- Independent Nurse Prescriber.
- Post graduate certificate in dementia for practitioners with a special interest (or equivalent).
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Provision of Clinical Supervision.
- Functioning as an Independent Non-Medical Prescriber within Older peoples Mental health / Memory services (significant experience).
- Assessment of dementia including use of relevant psychometric assessments (Substantial experience at Band 6).
- Care Planning & provision of therapeutic interventions for people experiencing dementia & their carers.
- Provision of therapeutic group work for people experiencing dementia & their carers.
- Provision of professional education on dementia to non-specialist teams.
- Experience of evaluating the efficacy of anti-dementia medication.
- Therapeutic interventions for mental health problems in older people (anxiety, depression & psychosis).
Desirable
- Experience of providing CST or CRT for people experiencing dementia & their carers.
- Experience of MSNAP accreditation process and standards.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible attitude to work.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
- Ability to prioritise, organise and plan own workload.
- Ability to work efficiently within an environment where the workload fluctuates.
- Effective problem solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to adapt style as appropriate.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Self motivated with drive and enthusiasm.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Cultural sensitivity.
- Professional attitude.
- Effective networker.
- Willingness to seek help, advice and support as required.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
