Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, dedicated, and compassionate Mental Health nurse to join our friendly Bracknell Memory Clinic for two days a week (15 hours).
Your base would be church Hill House, which has access to free parking facilities. There is also the opportunity for hybrid working with a balance of office based and remote working.
We are proud to be described as 'Outstanding', and well-led, organisation, and having an 'Outstanding' Older Adults Community Mental Health Team in our latest CQC inspection as well as being recently accredited by the Memory Services National Accreditation Programme (MSNAP). To maintain benchmarked standards following inducted you will be expected to complete initial assessments of patients who have been referred for a memory concern and review their care plans.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for undertaking comprehensive assessments in a range of settings including patient's own home, considering the person's physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. Woking with the Multidisciplinary team develop an agreed care plan with the service user and where appropriate include the view of the families and carers. You will manage a case load and have the expectation to use your knowledge of a variety of therapeutic interventions, adhering to trust policies and maintain accurate clinical documentation as per guidance.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values 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
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- RMN
- Evidence of Statutory & Mandatory Courses
- Broad experience, gained over a minimum of 2 years, acquired by caring for Older People with mental health needs in a range of clinical settings.
- Experience in multidisciplinary working
- Experience in the use of evidence-based interventions and provision of training of these to others within the wider primary and secondary team
- Experiences of working in groups
- Ability to demonstrate effective team working and ability to work autonomously.
- Full UK driving licence and use of a car for work purposes, with the appropriate insurance for business use.
- Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office package.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Memory Clinic Lead Stephen O'Donnell on 0118 904 6900 or E-mail Stephen.odonnell@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- RMN
- Evidence of Statutory & Mandatory Courses
- Broad experience, gained over a minimum of 2 years, acquired by caring for Older People with mental health needs in a range of clinical settings.
- Experience in multidisciplinary working
- Experience in the use of evidence-based interventions and provision of training of these to others within the wider primary and secondary team
- Experiences of working in groups
- Ability to demonstrate effective team working and ability to work autonomously.
- Full UK driving licence and use of a car for work purposes, with the appropriate insurance for business use.
- Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office package.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Memory Clinic Lead Stephen O'Donnell on 0118 904 6900 or E-mail Stephen.odonnell@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Training
Essential
- RMN or equivalent Professional Qualification (OT, SW)
Desirable
- Completion of post-graduate courses related to specialism e.g. Advanced Dementia Care, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Communicating & Caregiving in Dementia etc
- RGN (i.e. dual qualified)
- Mentorship or equivalent.
- Diploma in Dementia Studies or willing to undertake
Previous Experience
Essential
- Broad experience, gained over a minimum of 3 years, acquired by caring for Older People with mental health needs in a range of clinical settings.
- Experience in multidisciplinary working
- Experience in the use of evidence based interventions and provision of training of these to others within the wider primary and secondary team
- Experiences of working in groups
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Current Government policies concerning the provision of Mental Health Care
- CPA and Risk assessment
- Therapeutic intervention
- Ability to demonstrate effective team working and ability to work autonomously
- Advanced assessment & clinical reasoning skills
- Skilled in identifying and differentiating between a wide range of diagnoses
- Confident to recommend treatment approaches appropriate to patients' psychological needs
- Thorough knowledge of the network of support services for patients and carers, and the means of accessing them
- Advanced interpersonal / communication skills
- Able to solve complex issues where there may be no precedent
Competences
Essential
- Leadership Abilities
- Capable of remaining calm during crisis situations
- Teaching & group facilitation skills
- Time management & workload prioritisation skills
- Basic Computer skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to a variety of settings
- Car driver with clean licence
- Use of Car
- Willing to undertake training in cognitive rehabilitation
- Willing to undertake training in a Specialist Area as required by the service
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Training
Essential
- RMN or equivalent Professional Qualification (OT, SW)
Desirable
- Completion of post-graduate courses related to specialism e.g. Advanced Dementia Care, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Communicating & Caregiving in Dementia etc
- RGN (i.e. dual qualified)
- Mentorship or equivalent.
- Diploma in Dementia Studies or willing to undertake
Previous Experience
Essential
- Broad experience, gained over a minimum of 3 years, acquired by caring for Older People with mental health needs in a range of clinical settings.
- Experience in multidisciplinary working
- Experience in the use of evidence based interventions and provision of training of these to others within the wider primary and secondary team
- Experiences of working in groups
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Current Government policies concerning the provision of Mental Health Care
- CPA and Risk assessment
- Therapeutic intervention
- Ability to demonstrate effective team working and ability to work autonomously
- Advanced assessment & clinical reasoning skills
- Skilled in identifying and differentiating between a wide range of diagnoses
- Confident to recommend treatment approaches appropriate to patients' psychological needs
- Thorough knowledge of the network of support services for patients and carers, and the means of accessing them
- Advanced interpersonal / communication skills
- Able to solve complex issues where there may be no precedent
Competences
Essential
- Leadership Abilities
- Capable of remaining calm during crisis situations
- Teaching & group facilitation skills
- Time management & workload prioritisation skills
- Basic Computer skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to a variety of settings
- Car driver with clean licence
- Use of Car
- Willing to undertake training in cognitive rehabilitation
- Willing to undertake training in a Specialist Area as required by the service
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).
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).
