Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week
We have a vacancy for a Band 6
community nurse within the Calderdale Memory Assessment Service.
This post provides an exciting
opportunity for a dynamic and innovative practitioner and the successful
candidate will work within an established Memory Assessment Service, based at
Laura Mitchell Health & Wellbeing Centre in Halifax, and will provide
advanced levels of autonomous nursing practices to assess, and investigate
within the guidelines of the memory pathway.
You will be working with a
well-established multidisciplinary team that supports staff to develop both
personally and professionally. We have a mix of Memory Nurses, Occupational
Therapists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Psychiatrists and Clinical Psychologists.
Afull comprehensive induction
will be provided and access to further training options.
The service places staff
clinical and management supervision, appraisal, support and professional
development as a high priority.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
At the time of advertising,
this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to
sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your
application.
Main duties of the job
In
this role you will provide full cycle patient care by:
Assessing, stabilising, treating and managing
patients.
Independently and autonomously assess, plan,
implement and evaluate treatment & interventions and care for patients with
attention to physical, emotional, social, cultural, and mental health issues.
Be responsible for the administration and
supply of medication to patients to set criteria.
Providing support such as 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 clinical supervision.
The qualities we are looking
for in potential candidates are:
Experience of working
autonomously.
Experience of leadership
responsibilities.
Excellent communication,
organisation and interpersonal skills.
Established clinical
background in working with service users presenting with a cognitive deficit.
Evidence of continuing
professional development.
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
Provide comprehensive assessment of cognition
to aid diagnosis, initiate treatment and monitor efficacy.
Ensure accessibility to service and provide
effective community specialist support for people with dementia being treated
with Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor (AChl) medication.
Enhance the service by being a Registered Nurse
Prescriber for the supplementary providing of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
under the joint agreement and supervision of the Responsible Medical Officer
(RMO).
Share specialist support with Primary Care
practitioners in line with NICE guidelines and local policy.
Lead in the further development of the service.
Ensure service operates in an economic manner.
Managerial knowledge.
This job description is an outline of
the main duties of the post. The
postholder 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 postholder when necessary
and in line with the service developments.
Be responsible for the specialist assessment of
care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of care, in
partnership with the client and carer without direct supervision.
Use validated reliable assessment tools and
evidence-based practice in accordance with NICE and local policy.
Effectively manage caseload of clients with
complex needs by acting as care co-ordinator for people with dementia
prescribed AChl medication for the duration of the treatment period.
Utilise the principles of person-centred care
at every intervention with the person with dementia and their carer.
Identify and issues and signpost appropriate
service in relation to clients to administer or maintain their financial,
personal relationships, domestic, housing, spiritual, health, hygiene,
appearance and occupational needs.
Promote, facilitate and monitor concordance
with treatment.
Undertake risk assessment in accordance with
local guidelines. Identification of risk and acknowledgement with relevant
legislation and local policy on vulnerable adults.
Identify and highlight if awareness of risk of
abuse, failure to protect and harm to self and others in accordance with
relevant legislation and local policy on vulnerable adults.
Facilitate health promotion specific to the
needs of people with dementia and their carer.
Recognise
the health and social factors that precipitate crisis, work collaboratively
with the person with dementia and their care in the development of early
intervention plan in response to clearly identified warning signs.
Identify
and refer for resources to assist in the maintenance of independence.
Maintain
personal contact with the person with dementia and carers, working proactively
with professionals from own and other agencies, providing and receiving
complex, sensitive or contentious information.
Establish,
sustain and disengage working relationships with clients and their carers.
Work
in collaboration with the MDT at all times including Neurology, other agencies
as required and other teams within the operational services.
Work
in collaboration with medical staff as appropriate using specialist knowledge
when making judgements regarding Suitability for treatment, review efficacy
for treatment & Admission to and discharge from the service.
We are aware that an increasing number
of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated
content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide comprehensive assessment of cognition
to aid diagnosis, initiate treatment and monitor efficacy.
Ensure accessibility to service and provide
effective community specialist support for people with dementia being treated
with Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor (AChl) medication.
Enhance the service by being a Registered Nurse
Prescriber for the supplementary providing of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
under the joint agreement and supervision of the Responsible Medical Officer
(RMO).
Share specialist support with Primary Care
practitioners in line with NICE guidelines and local policy.
Lead in the further development of the service.
Ensure service operates in an economic manner.
Managerial knowledge.
This job description is an outline of
the main duties of the post. The
postholder 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 postholder when necessary
and in line with the service developments.
Be responsible for the specialist assessment of
care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of care, in
partnership with the client and carer without direct supervision.
Use validated reliable assessment tools and
evidence-based practice in accordance with NICE and local policy.
Effectively manage caseload of clients with
complex needs by acting as care co-ordinator for people with dementia
prescribed AChl medication for the duration of the treatment period.
Utilise the principles of person-centred care
at every intervention with the person with dementia and their carer.
Identify and issues and signpost appropriate
service in relation to clients to administer or maintain their financial,
personal relationships, domestic, housing, spiritual, health, hygiene,
appearance and occupational needs.
Promote, facilitate and monitor concordance
with treatment.
Undertake risk assessment in accordance with
local guidelines. Identification of risk and acknowledgement with relevant
legislation and local policy on vulnerable adults.
Identify and highlight if awareness of risk of
abuse, failure to protect and harm to self and others in accordance with
relevant legislation and local policy on vulnerable adults.
Facilitate health promotion specific to the
needs of people with dementia and their carer.
Recognise
the health and social factors that precipitate crisis, work collaboratively
with the person with dementia and their care in the development of early
intervention plan in response to clearly identified warning signs.
Identify
and refer for resources to assist in the maintenance of independence.
Maintain
personal contact with the person with dementia and carers, working proactively
with professionals from own and other agencies, providing and receiving
complex, sensitive or contentious information.
Establish,
sustain and disengage working relationships with clients and their carers.
Work
in collaboration with the MDT at all times including Neurology, other agencies
as required and other teams within the operational services.
Work
in collaboration with medical staff as appropriate using specialist knowledge
when making judgements regarding Suitability for treatment, review efficacy
for treatment & Admission to and discharge from the service.
We are aware that an increasing number
of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated
content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN 1st level registration.
- Currently registered on the NMC live register.
- Registered Nurse prescriber for the supplementary prescribing of Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors or required to undertake and complete within agreed timeframe. (As per NMC guidelines, must have 3 years post registration experience to undertake qualification)
Desirable
- A recognised post basic certificate or professional development course in caring for older people i.e. degree level or be willing to work towards this.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working with older people with Mental Health Problems.
- Evidence of a high standard of clinical practice.
Desirable
- To have worked within a Memory Clinic or similar service.
- Experience of Audit and research.
- To have some experience working in the community.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Reliable, trustworthy, calm under pressure.
- Capable of working in a changing environment and managing high caseload.
- Functions well with other disciplines.
- Good decision making skills.
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Effective assessment and report writing skills.
- Skilled practitioner of mental health care.
- An ability to use a computer and input data.
- 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).
Desirable
- Leadership and service development experience.
Training
Essential
- Care programme approach including CPA Care Co-Ordinator experience.
- Clinical risk management.
- Experience of teaching and assessing staff with membership update.
Desirable
- Clinical Supervision Training.
- Management Training.
- Pick & Mix recruitment training.
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
- Mental Health Act.
- Clinical risk assessment.
- Mental Capacity Act.
- Understanding of current national, local plans and service frameworks.
Desirable
- Knowledge of memory drugs, other therapies and assessments utilised in this area of care provision.
- To have or be willing to gain specialist knowledge pertaining to dementia care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN 1st level registration.
- Currently registered on the NMC live register.
- Registered Nurse prescriber for the supplementary prescribing of Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors or required to undertake and complete within agreed timeframe. (As per NMC guidelines, must have 3 years post registration experience to undertake qualification)
Desirable
- A recognised post basic certificate or professional development course in caring for older people i.e. degree level or be willing to work towards this.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working with older people with Mental Health Problems.
- Evidence of a high standard of clinical practice.
Desirable
- To have worked within a Memory Clinic or similar service.
- Experience of Audit and research.
- To have some experience working in the community.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Reliable, trustworthy, calm under pressure.
- Capable of working in a changing environment and managing high caseload.
- Functions well with other disciplines.
- Good decision making skills.
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Effective assessment and report writing skills.
- Skilled practitioner of mental health care.
- An ability to use a computer and input data.
- 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).
Desirable
- Leadership and service development experience.
Training
Essential
- Care programme approach including CPA Care Co-Ordinator experience.
- Clinical risk management.
- Experience of teaching and assessing staff with membership update.
Desirable
- Clinical Supervision Training.
- Management Training.
- Pick & Mix recruitment training.
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
- Mental Health Act.
- Clinical risk assessment.
- Mental Capacity Act.
- Understanding of current national, local plans and service frameworks.
Desirable
- Knowledge of memory drugs, other therapies and assessments utilised in this area of care provision.
- To have or be willing to gain specialist knowledge pertaining to dementia care.
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).
