Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Dementia Nurse Specialist to join the three nurses already in post.
This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team and pioneer the implementation of an innovative, responsive and future proofed model of care.
The City and Hackney Dementia Service will ensure everyone diagnosed with dementia is accounted for and they and their family /carers are supported at each stage of disease progression or as things changes.
It will provide a diagnostic service that registers, holds, tracks and cares for everyone diagnosed with dementia from diagnosis till end of life and who resides in City and Hackney or are placed by out of borough services by ensuring timely access to assessment, diagnosis, ongoing post diagnostic support and treatment, regular reviews, easy access to medical review and other services.
Main duties of the job
To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team providing diagnostic and post diagnostic careand support to older people with mental health needs and individuals presenting with organiccognitive decline.To manage a caseload of service users and their carers / relatives supporting them through thediagnostic process, providing post diagnostic support and follow up.To actively monitor deterioration using a risk stratification tool - Activity of Daily Living, mood,cognition, general health and safeguarding)Actively engage people with Dementia and Cognitive impairment and their carers in all stages onintervention, ensuring that their views are acknowledged and taken into accountTo liaise and work closely with GPs, Specialist Palliative Care referrals, identifying when someoneneeds palliative approach, approaching end of life (EoL), the Integrated Independence Team (IIT)and Geriatrician Referrals)To liaise and work closely with linked Social Workers in Neighbourhoods to facilitate timelyprovision of social service input including formulation of joint crisis planTo promote the needs of service users with mental health needs and Dementia, providing trainingand psycho-education whenever possible.To conduct carers assessment and take action where required, including offering of support and referral toother services.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered General Nurse
- Registration with NMC
- Evidence of Post Registration continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Advanced level specialist Dementia nursing skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous specialist nursing experience at Band 5 and above.
- Previous specialist nursing experience of working with older adults with dementia
- Previous experience of independently conducting psychosocial assessment and planning care for service user with complex care needs
- Previous experience of providing post diagnostic support for patients with dementia
- Previous experience of caseload management
- Ability to undertake Dementia assessments using various diagnostic assessment tools
- Ability to identify safeguarding concerns and and make referrals to adult social care
- Understanding of dementia medication and titration
Desirable
- Previous experience of functioning as a team member
- Previous experience of acting upon service user and carer feedback and information to improve service delivery, taking personal responsibility for resolving the situation.
- Previous experience of clinical audits and KPI reporting.
- Ability to work as a lone worker
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Crisis assessment and management skills
- Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and how the Act is used to support older adults with Dementia and cognitive impairment.
- Understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) and how sections of the Act are used in practice.
- Understanding of the key themes of clinical governance and evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Application of evidence into best practice
- Understanding of Human Rights Act 1998 and how this is used in practice when caring for people with dementia and cognitive impairment
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults and its procedures.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered General Nurse
- Registration with NMC
- Evidence of Post Registration continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Advanced level specialist Dementia nursing skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous specialist nursing experience at Band 5 and above.
- Previous specialist nursing experience of working with older adults with dementia
- Previous experience of independently conducting psychosocial assessment and planning care for service user with complex care needs
- Previous experience of providing post diagnostic support for patients with dementia
- Previous experience of caseload management
- Ability to undertake Dementia assessments using various diagnostic assessment tools
- Ability to identify safeguarding concerns and and make referrals to adult social care
- Understanding of dementia medication and titration
Desirable
- Previous experience of functioning as a team member
- Previous experience of acting upon service user and carer feedback and information to improve service delivery, taking personal responsibility for resolving the situation.
- Previous experience of clinical audits and KPI reporting.
- Ability to work as a lone worker
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Crisis assessment and management skills
- Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and how the Act is used to support older adults with Dementia and cognitive impairment.
- Understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) and how sections of the Act are used in practice.
- Understanding of the key themes of clinical governance and evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Application of evidence into best practice
- Understanding of Human Rights Act 1998 and how this is used in practice when caring for people with dementia and cognitive impairment
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults and its procedures.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dementia Service
Unit 1, 30 Felstead Street. Off Chapman Road
Hackney Wick. London
E9 5LG
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
