Job summary
We are looking for passionate, highly motivated Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our Dementia Assessment Service based in North West Sussex.
Applications are invited for individuals who have a keen interest in Dementia and possess post registration experience working with clients with Dementia or within Dementia Services.
The Dementia Assessment Service (North) provides diagnostic assessment and post diagnostic interventions for people with suspected dementia within the North Sussex area in partnership with the Alzheimer's Society.
Early diagnosis is a fundamental component of the National Dementia Strategy and aim to empower people and their carers to make decisions about their future based on early diagnostic information relating to their condition.
With all this in mind, our service aim to provide support to service users and carers with the early detection of a dementia and the provision of post diagnosis follow up.
Our work is focussed on assessment of potential dementia, so although we support a large number of people, we don't carry caseloads for long periods of time.
Main duties of the job
Our main aim is to support people thorough the assessment process and in accessing the right treatment and support for their individual need(s).We use a standardized assessment process in conjunction with the whole multi-disciplinary team to help resolve concerns around cognition and potential dementia for our patients and their families. Once a diagnosis has been formulated we then provide the appropriate support, signposting and advice to our patients and their families to help them live well with theirdiagnosis.Our service is here to support patients and carers with concerns about their cognition and the provision of post diagnosis follow up if it transpires that they have dementia. Early diagnosis is a fundamental component of the National Dementia Strategy and aims to empower people and their carers to make decisions about their future based on early diagnostic information relating to their condition.
This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).
About us
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, and neurodevelopmental services for people of all ages in South East England. This includes services for children, young people, adults, and older adults, offered in various settings such as homes, clinics, hospitals, and secure units.
They also offer urgent care services for adults experiencing mental health crises, including support in A&E and dedicated crisis assessment facilities.
? Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns? Embrace the South Coast with a great range of historic and contemporary seaside towns? According to the Met Office West Sussex is the sunniest county in the UK, making exploring the vast countryside all the more enjoyable
We'd love you to join our Trust, rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree.
Staff benefits and discounts include:
Cycle to work scheme
Car lease scheme
Total reward statement
Pension
Discount schemes and codes
Gym memberships
Health and wellbeing support
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.Requirements:In order to be a successful Community Psychiatric Nurse in our team you will be:- A Registered Nurse with the NMC Mental Health, or LD- Passionate about supporting adults with Dementia or suspected Dementia- Experienced in conducting clinical assessments- Comfortable working in an autonomous role, managing your own diary/ caseloadIt would also be advantageous if you are:- Experienced working with older adults presenting with dementia or complex mental health difficultiesWe have ample opportunities for additional CPD, including specialist dementia training with The Royal College of Psychiatry.The service operates 0900 - 1700 hours Monday to Friday, with extra bank hours available for those who seek it.The ability to travel across the region is essential for this role, as you will need to visit people in the local community. SPFT staff have the capacity to work from home remotely if not needed in clinics, where applicable in agreement with the in agreement with your line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.Requirements:In order to be a successful Community Psychiatric Nurse in our team you will be:- A Registered Nurse with the NMC Mental Health, or LD- Passionate about supporting adults with Dementia or suspected Dementia- Experienced in conducting clinical assessments- Comfortable working in an autonomous role, managing your own diary/ caseloadIt would also be advantageous if you are:- Experienced working with older adults presenting with dementia or complex mental health difficultiesWe have ample opportunities for additional CPD, including specialist dementia training with The Royal College of Psychiatry.The service operates 0900 - 1700 hours Monday to Friday, with extra bank hours available for those who seek it.The ability to travel across the region is essential for this role, as you will need to visit people in the local community. SPFT staff have the capacity to work from home remotely if not needed in clinics, where applicable in agreement with the in agreement with your line manager.
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 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
- Previous experience of working in the community
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 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
- Previous experience of working in the community
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).
