Job summary
Non-Medical Prescriber Dementia Intensive Support Team, West Suffolk
We have an opportunity for a Non-Medical Prescriber to join the Dementia Intensive Support Team in West Suffolk (DIST).
This is an exciting time to work in older People's community services and we are looking for someone who is passionate about working with older people to help DIST evolve and grow as part of wider service transformation.
DIST works in a collaborative and supportive way which puts our service users at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an NMP colleague who will bring their skills and expertise to the team to this MDT approach.
Our dedicated team work intensively, for short periods with people with Dementia in the community, visiting their homes, often in crisis, working to stabilise and enable people to continue living independently and within their own homes. We care coordinate but support each other as a team, with weekly clinical team meetings and work collaboratively utilising all of the different skills among the team.
Managerial and clinical supervision are embedded in the team.
We are an inclusive service and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Main duties of the job
- Formulating treatment plans to provide a holistic service to meet mental health and physical health needs.
- To complete comprehensive assessment including assessment and management of risk.
- Undertaking urgent medication reviews for those in a crisis.
- Exploring alternatives to admission and advocating for intensive community-based/home treatment options.
- To provide advice, support and guidance where required to the MDT.
- This role is largely community visits within the urban/rural areas West Suffolk .
- To support staff development and act as a role model to the team, such as demonstrating the behaviours required in line with our Trust values.
- Take part in Quality and Safety Reviews within the Trust.
- Undertake Line Management Supervision within the team for an agreed number of staff.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established nursing networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or beautiful countryside. We're an hour and a half away from London and our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
**This post attracts a recruitment premium of £3,000 (pro-rata for part time roles). This is a one off payment with half paid on appointment and half paid after the completion of a satisfactory probation period (6 months). The premium is taxable. Please note that should you leave employment, or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this recruitment premium, you will be required to reimburse all or some it, as follows: 100% of the value of the premium in the first 12 months; 50% of the value of the premium in the period 12 months to 2 years following appointment. Please note this recruitment premium is for external applicants only. Not applicable to newly qualified applicants **
Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
**This post attracts a recruitment premium of £3,000 (pro-rata for part time roles). This is a one off payment with half paid on appointment and half paid after the completion of a satisfactory probation period (6 months). The premium is taxable. Please note that should you leave employment, or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this recruitment premium, you will be required to reimburse all or some it, as follows: 100% of the value of the premium in the first 12 months; 50% of the value of the premium in the period 12 months to 2 years following appointment. Please note this recruitment premium is for external applicants only. Not applicable to newly qualified applicants **
Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level Nurse
- Nurse prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Experience in a clinical setting
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of accountability of own and other's roles in a nurse-led service
- Management of patients with long-term conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level Nurse
- Nurse prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Experience in a clinical setting
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of accountability of own and other's roles in a nurse-led service
- Management of patients with long-term conditions
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).
