Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner to join our MSNAP Accredited Memory Assessment Service - East Suffolk on a permanent basis either full time or part time considered.
The Memory Assessment Service East (CMAS) is clinician-led with a strong emphasis on multi-disciplinary team working to ensure that users of the service receive high quality, compassionate care throughout their memory assessment process.You will work within a full MDT which includes nurses, OTs, support workers, a Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Psychology, and which is well supported by admin.
We knowcurrent diagnosis rates in Suffolk are below national average rates and yet we know that getting a diagnosis enables people living with dementia to access treatments, (where appropriate), plan for the future, access care, and receive essential information and advice. The Memory Service is dynamic, responsive and proactive to meeting those changing needs of the local population and its service users accessing the service.
The team is currently embracing the opportunity to be part of the Older Person Transformation within the Trust working alongside our colleagues within Older Person Services across the Trust and other third sector services making this a fantastic time to be part of our Service Development.
We are looking for individuals who bring enthusiasm, creativity and energy to work in this vital area.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a service with a positive team culture, focused on learning, developing, improving and supporting each other as well as our service users. Staff wellbeing and development are key priority areas.
General responsibilities include:
- Having a good understanding of dementia subtypes.
-Completing holistic assessments to investigate cognitive changes and symptoms of dementia
Using a variety of cognitive assessment tools, and the interpretation of the results
- Attending a weekly Diagnostic Formulation MDT meeting to formulate diagnoses.
- Supporting with a duty role, and the screening and triaging of incoming referrals.
- Delivering a diagnosis of dementia to patients and their families.
- Participating in regular team teaching / development opportunities.
- Supporting students on placement with the service.
- Supporting the facilitation of post-diagnostic groups.
- Attending monthly Management and Clinical supervision.
- Participation in service development.
- Participation in research projects
- Development of robust relationships with partner agencies and services.
You will be expected to be able to work autonomously and manage your time well.
You must be able to be able to travel to various locations across Suffolk.
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 professional 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 Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. 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!
Some of the benefits you can expect:
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more.
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!
Some of the benefits you can expect:
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and engagement skills
- Competent assessment skills
- Able to effectively prioritise own workload
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- The ability to use clinical assessment tools and outcome measures effectively and collaboratively
- An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines (Government initiative) Up to date knowledge of legal and ethical frameworks including Mental Health Act.
Desirable
- Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
- Experience of managing a caseload and the provision of Mental Health Care services to people with mental health care needs
Desirable
- Experience working in the specific area
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration
- Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor training (NMC registrants) or Practice Educator (AHP & Social Worker Registrants)
Other
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel independently to meet the needs and requirements of the service
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and engagement skills
- Competent assessment skills
- Able to effectively prioritise own workload
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- The ability to use clinical assessment tools and outcome measures effectively and collaboratively
- An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines (Government initiative) Up to date knowledge of legal and ethical frameworks including Mental Health Act.
Desirable
- Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
- Experience of managing a caseload and the provision of Mental Health Care services to people with mental health care needs
Desirable
- Experience working in the specific area
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration
- Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor training (NMC registrants) or Practice Educator (AHP & Social Worker Registrants)
Other
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel independently to meet the needs and requirements of the service
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).
