Job summary
Slough OPMH has an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse who wishes to join our dynamic Memory Clinic team. Working alongside a very experienced and efficient MDT is just one of the attractions this opportunity will provide to you.
You will provide nursing support to the memory clinic MDT by undertaking initial assessments and reviews of patients referred to the memory clinic either at the clinic or in the patient's own home/ care home.
You must have knowledge of older people with mental health problems and/or cognitive difficulties. You will be required to travel within the community for the performance of your duties.
We are a friendly, dynamic and supportive team and you will have regular access to supervision and peer support in your role, as well as opportunities to prioritise your wellbeing. You will be supported by our commitment to continuing personal development, and as such these are only two of many very exciting opportunities that Slough OPMH has to offer.
Slough Memory Clinic is proud to be an accredited Memory Clinic by the Royal College of Psychiatrists Memory Services National Accreditation Programme (MSNAP). Combined with being an 'Outstanding', well-led, organisation, and having an 'Outstanding' Older Adults Community Mental Health Team in our latest CQC inspection. The post holder would therefore be expected to work towards helping the service maintain these accolades of high standards
Main duties of the job
To undertake initial assessments and reviews of patients referred to the memory clinic, including risk assessments, completing assessment scales and associated social care needs.
To undertake home visits /telephone/virtual appointments to monitor cognition, BPSD and medication.
Liaise directly with GPs to ensure appropriate handover of care after review
Provide carer with support and information on medication & its management, educating both patients & carers to understand the illness & its prognosis.
Contribute to the overall functioning of the Memory Clinic
About us
These are the values that we live by at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell leave
- Generous NHS pension scheme - 20.68% employer contribution
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- Advanced IT enablement
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants via the Blue Light Card
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and more to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave and access to our three staff nurseries
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
1. Diploma or degree level professional qualification
2. Registered for practice through NMC
3. Ability to carry out high quality assessments in a timely manner
Please contact on Rashieda Ebrahim or Kim Swaby on 0300 247 3001 for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
1. Diploma or degree level professional qualification
2. Registered for practice through NMC
3. Ability to carry out high quality assessments in a timely manner
Please contact on Rashieda Ebrahim or Kim Swaby on 0300 247 3001 for more information
Person Specification
Education / Qualification
Essential
- RMN/Equivalent Professional Qualification
Desirable
- RGN ( ie dual qualified)
- SLICE / Equivalent training in student mentorship
Previous Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in a mental health setting
Desirable
- Supporting & empowering carers
- Multi - agency working
- Community working experience
Knowledge, skills & abilities
Essential
- Good assessment and clinical reasoning skills
- Knowledge of mental health legislation
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal & written communication
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to deal with sensitive issues
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and/or within a team
- Ability to manage stress
- Ability to drive & to have the use of a car for work
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical audit/research
Person Specification
Education / Qualification
Essential
- RMN/Equivalent Professional Qualification
Desirable
- RGN ( ie dual qualified)
- SLICE / Equivalent training in student mentorship
Previous Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in a mental health setting
Desirable
- Supporting & empowering carers
- Multi - agency working
- Community working experience
Knowledge, skills & abilities
Essential
- Good assessment and clinical reasoning skills
- Knowledge of mental health legislation
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal & written communication
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to deal with sensitive issues
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and/or within a team
- Ability to manage stress
- Ability to drive & to have the use of a car for work
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical audit/research
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).
