Job summary
Single Point of Access Older
Peoples Service
Are you passionate about
working with older adults and want to make a meaningful difference to peoples
lives? Are you a registered mental health nurse or registered general nurse wanting
to work in the community as part of a friendly and supportive team?
My name is Toni, and Im Team Manager
at the Single Point of Access for older people. We have 1 full time vacancy and
1 part time vacancy.
Our team is the main access
route into Wakefields older peoples mental health services, including
referrals for memory assessments. People referred to the service are assessed
by the multi-disciplinary team to determine the most appropriate service and
support required, which may include signposting to internal and or external
services and agencies.
You will work alongside a
supportive team, triaging and assessing older people who are concerned about
memory and cognition. You will provide specialist assessment, advice and refer
into memory clinic if appropriate.
We will offer you an induction
thats tailored to your needs and experiences, including preceptorship.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to conduct initial assessments, completing
necessary assessment documentation including risk assessment. You will
participate within the MDT and be part of formulating treatment planning. On a
rota basis, you will provide support and assist the designated duty worker
triaging referrals and answering calls and queries coming into the team.
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification in the
supporting documents for further details about this role.
We currently work Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, working across 2 shift patterns 8am-4pm and 10am-6pm.
As this is a community role and we work agile, you will need to demonstrate ability to travel across the Trust as per the role demands. Although there will also be the opportunity to offer assessment in clinic across the district.
If you have any questions just reach out, my contact details are 01924 316959. Im more than happy to have a chat before you apply.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information- please see attachments documentation including job descriptions and person specifications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information- please see attachments documentation including job descriptions and person specifications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Nurse Learning Disability or RN General nursing with relevant experience in working with older people and/or people with cognitive impairment.
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems this must include experience of the people experiencing memory problems as specialist area.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers
- Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
Desirable
- Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees
- Experience of working
- holistically with adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impacts on wellbeing
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work on as part of MDT.
- Good communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours
- Reliable and enthusiastic
- Motivated and resourceful
- Professional attitude
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process
- Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care
- Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training.
Essential
- Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management
Desirable
- Relevant Post basic qualification and training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Nurse Learning Disability or RN General nursing with relevant experience in working with older people and/or people with cognitive impairment.
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems this must include experience of the people experiencing memory problems as specialist area.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers
- Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
Desirable
- Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees
- Experience of working
- holistically with adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impacts on wellbeing
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work on as part of MDT.
- Good communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours
- Reliable and enthusiastic
- Motivated and resourceful
- Professional attitude
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process
- Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care
- Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training.
Essential
- Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management
Desirable
- Relevant Post basic qualification and training
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).
