Job summary
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead dementia and delirium practitioner has arisen within the corporate nursing Directorate. This post offers an excellent opportunity to become senior member of the directorate and to influence positive patient experience and outcomes for those living with dementia and delirium.
We welcome skilled and accomplished individuals with a vision and ability for quality improvements. You will need to have passion for the care of the elderly, excellent influencing and negotiation skills and have the ability to challenge where required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is an experienced registered healthcare professional with the specialist skills to assess patients and to advise on their treatment and management with in the clinical environment. The post holder would work collaboratively with the management and consultant teams and work as an autonomous practitioner.
The post holder will lead in developing new practice and work in collaboration with other health care professional ensuring that quality standard are met and high quality patient care is enhanced forming clinical decisions and complex management plans.
The post holder has the responsibility to manage clinical care in partnership with patients, families and carers. It includes the analysis and synthesis of complex problems enabling solutions to enhance peoples experience and improve outcomes.
Please see attached JD for further details.
*** Previous applicants need not apply. ***
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in nursing or other relevant healthcare professions, allied health care professional
- Certified course specialty eg dementia and frailty
- Registration with relevant professional body
Desirable
- Working towards MSc or equivalent experience
- Recognised teaching qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Broad clinical experience relevant to post.
- Specialist skills and experience in speciality
- Clinical leadership at a senior level in the acute setting including people, financial and change management
- Experience of investigation and resolving complains
- To demonstrate a Practical and a basic theoretical knowledge of common medical/surgical conditions and treatment within an acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Experience managing clinics
Skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate, facilitate and support patients
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to write policies and guidelines
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in nursing or other relevant healthcare professions, allied health care professional
- Certified course specialty eg dementia and frailty
- Registration with relevant professional body
Desirable
- Working towards MSc or equivalent experience
- Recognised teaching qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Broad clinical experience relevant to post.
- Specialist skills and experience in speciality
- Clinical leadership at a senior level in the acute setting including people, financial and change management
- Experience of investigation and resolving complains
- To demonstrate a Practical and a basic theoretical knowledge of common medical/surgical conditions and treatment within an acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Experience managing clinics
Skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate, facilitate and support patients
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to write policies and guidelines
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
