Job summary
Dementia Assessment Service South
The Dementia Assessment Service South team incorporates the coastal area covering Littlehampton to Southwick and north to Henfield, Steyning, Storrington and Pulborough. The team undertakes a person-centred holistic assessment of the persons needs and in partnership with the person's family/Care Home staff develop a treatment/ care plan to maximise the person's independence. The team also aims to support the Primary Care Networks in providing liaison, advice and the provision of education.
The multi professional team includes Administration, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Psychology and Medical staff who all work in partnership with staff from the Alzheimer's Society.
We are looking for a well-motivated person with a passion for working with people and their Carers within this exciting specialism. The majority of staff have been with the team for many years and opportunities such as this do not come around very often. In response toyour commitment to this client group and team colleagues we provide a supportive and cohesive environment with a focus upon personal development.
N.B. Prior experience as an RMN working in a Memory/Dementia Assessment Service is essential to apply for this post
To apply, please see link to the application process.
If you would like to know more about this post, please contact John Ryan Team Leader, Dementia Assessment Service South
Email: John.ryan@sussexpartnership.nhs.uk
Mobile: 07786 277550
Main duties of the job
Assessment and review of service users referred for a dementia assessment which take place in a clinic setting as well as undertaking home visits
About us
Dementia Assessment Service South
The Dementia Assessment Service South team incorporates the coastal area covering Littlehampton to Southwick and north to Henfield, Steyning, Storrington and Pulborough. The team undertakes a person-centred holistic assessment of the persons needs and in partnership with the person's family/Care Home staff develop a treatment/ care plan to maximise the person's independence. The team also aims to support the Primary Care Networks in providing liaison, advice and the provision of education.
The multi professional team includes Administration, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Psychology and Medical staff who all work in partnership with staff from the Alzheimer's Society.
N.B. Prior experience as an RMN working in a Memory/Dementia Assessment Service is essential to apply for this post
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assessment and review of service users referred for a dementia assessment which take place in a clinic setting as well as undertaking home visits
See JD attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assessment and review of service users referred for a dementia assessment which take place in a clinic setting as well as undertaking home visits
See JD attached
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role
- Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualifying experience in the relevant care group
- Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems
- Experience of working consultatively with professionals
- Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
- Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies
- Experience of working within the CPA process
- Understanding of clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role
- Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualifying experience in the relevant care group
- Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems
- Experience of working consultatively with professionals
- Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
- Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies
- Experience of working within the CPA process
- Understanding of clinical governance
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).
