Job summary
Memory Assessment Nurse 30 HOURS PER WEEK We
have an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Nurses to join the Memory
Assessment Team which is a countywide service.
Providing specialist assessment for people who are presenting with signs of a
dementia illness. You will need to have a flexible attitude,
have good time management and be able to work autonomously as part of a
supportive team. The service is open Monday to Friday 9-5 excluding bank
holidays. Flexible working patterns will be considered. The team is based in the grounds of the
Belmont Abbey which is peaceful rural location, 2 miles from the main city of
Hereford. There is plenty of free parking. We pride ourselves in
providing outstanding care to patients. We will provide you with resources to
progress a long term career as well as flexibility, continual professional
development as well as a wide range of wellbeing and support. We welcome calls for
informal discussion/visits so please contact Vicki Newman 01432 220445
Main duties of the job
- Manage a caseload of patient
ensure they receive a timely assessment, diagnosis and onwards referral
- Complete full cognitive
assessments
- Write assessment reports to a
high standards
- Effective and timely discharge
planning and coordination.
- Undertake and understand
physical health observations and take appropriate action where necessary.
- Monitor,
evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure
effectiveness of intervention.
- Apply a high
level of understanding of the effect of dementia and provide advice on
management of the condition, healthy lifestyles and well-being.
- Carry out
complex risk assessment.
- Timely and
accurate reporting and escalation of incidents and safeguarding concerns.
- Attend regular
multidisciplinary meetings.
- Participate in
undertaking professional cover/duty.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Behave consistently with the
values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis.
- Act as a role model to
colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of
professionalism.
- Use their initiative and take
responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service
they provide to patients.
- Work as part of the
Multidisciplinary team across a range of clinical pathways.
- Manage a caseload of patients
with complex needs, using evidence based / patient centred principles to
assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions; these interventions will be
underpinned by NICE and Best Practice Guideline. To purchase packages of care
where required.
- Support patients and carers
to achieve agreed outcomes and goals utilising the recovery model.
- Provide leadership for junior
staff, through supervision and appraisal.
- Participate in the planning,
development and evaluation of Services, within a designated area / team,
holding responsibility for defined projects.
- Regularly supervise students
on practice placement.
For
full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Behave consistently with the
values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis.
- Act as a role model to
colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of
professionalism.
- Use their initiative and take
responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service
they provide to patients.
- Work as part of the
Multidisciplinary team across a range of clinical pathways.
- Manage a caseload of patients
with complex needs, using evidence based / patient centred principles to
assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions; these interventions will be
underpinned by NICE and Best Practice Guideline. To purchase packages of care
where required.
- Support patients and carers
to achieve agreed outcomes and goals utilising the recovery model.
- Provide leadership for junior
staff, through supervision and appraisal.
- Participate in the planning,
development and evaluation of Services, within a designated area / team,
holding responsibility for defined projects.
- Regularly supervise students
on practice placement.
For
full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Commitment to patient centred non- discriminatory practice
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health
- Minimum 1 year within / related specialty
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
Desirable
- Experience of a range of mental health settings.
- Supervision of junior staff and students
- Leadership and first line management experience
- Purchasing Care Packages
- Implementation of psychological therapies
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN (Degree / Diploma and working towards degree)
- Mentors Award
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of interventions relevant to patient group
- Knowledge / experience of audit procedures
- Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
- Knowledge of Person Centre Care
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment
- Multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Knowledge and application of standardised assessments
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal written formats
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Supervisory / appraisal skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Ability to use a variety of IT systems and database
Desirable
- Presentation and training skills
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Commitment to patient centred non- discriminatory practice
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health
- Minimum 1 year within / related specialty
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
Desirable
- Experience of a range of mental health settings.
- Supervision of junior staff and students
- Leadership and first line management experience
- Purchasing Care Packages
- Implementation of psychological therapies
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN (Degree / Diploma and working towards degree)
- Mentors Award
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of interventions relevant to patient group
- Knowledge / experience of audit procedures
- Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
- Knowledge of Person Centre Care
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment
- Multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Knowledge and application of standardised assessments
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal written formats
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Supervisory / appraisal skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Ability to use a variety of IT systems and database
Desirable
- Presentation and training skills
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
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).
