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 work as a Memory Clinic Nurse in the Slough Memory Clinic.
- 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
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a 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. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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 including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment 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:
- Diploma or degree level professional qualification
- Registered for practice through NMC
- Ability to carry out high quality assessments in a timely manner
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call Rashieda Ebrahim or Kim Swaby on 0300 247 3001,wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Diploma or degree level professional qualification
- Registered for practice through NMC
- Ability to carry out high quality assessments in a timely manner
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call Rashieda Ebrahim or Kim Swaby on 0300 247 3001,wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
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
- 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
- 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.
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).
