Job summary
We want to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5/6 (RN/RN)MH/RGN/RNLD) with the possibility of a developmental role to join our Memory Service in Waltham Forest. The band depends on experience.
Our last CQC overall rating is `Good`.
Our Memory Service is MSNAP Accredited for the last 10 years and also has been awarded a Sustainability Mental Health Service commendation recently.
It is a diagnostic service which offers follow-up group work and interventions for service users and carers.
We are keen in promoting Health and wellbeing for all staff and will be investing in their learning and development.
"Job Overview" for HCA/B5 & B6 nurses
If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.
Main duties of the job
Essential criteria for the post are: o Demonstrate evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Experience of working within the context of a multidisciplinary team liaising with other team members and with external agencies.
- Have good time management and assessment skills with dementia and be able to prioritise and work on own initiative.
- Be able to work autonomously in a safe manner in clients own homes.
- Have excellent communication skills - written & verbal.
- Be able to assess care needs, plan and review them enabling service users to maximise opportunities for treatment and post diagnostic support.
- Work closely within a multi- disciplinary team and with other agencies to deliver recovery focused health and social care interventions that includes managing risk and the safeguarding of adults at risk.
About us
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have the opportunity to work within a diverse community in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, to develop quality services which improve the lives of local people.
You will provide specialist services and interventions in accordance with the national policies and clinical guidelines relating to dementia and functional mental health problems.
The successful candidates will use their evidence based clinical skills to manage a caseload of service users with memory issues, dementia and functional mental illnesses .
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have the opportunity to work within a diverse community in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, to develop quality services which improve the lives of local people.
You will provide specialist services and interventions in accordance with the national policies and clinical guidelines relating to dementia and functional mental health problems.
The successful candidates will use their evidence based clinical skills to manage a caseload of service users with memory issues, dementia and functional mental illnesses .
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RMN Registration
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Interest in Working with Frailty, Dementia and Older Adults
- Medication management including depot administration
- Working/liaising with multi-disciplinary teams and other agencies in the provision of care
Desirable
- Working with individuals in the community
- Facilitating and leading groups for clients with severe and enduring mental health problems.
- Experience of taking charge in the absence of senior staff.
- Experience of working with RMN students.
Skills
Essential
- Flexible approach in care provision with focus on choice and social inclusion opportunities
- Good written communication skills
- I.T. Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RMN Registration
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Interest in Working with Frailty, Dementia and Older Adults
- Medication management including depot administration
- Working/liaising with multi-disciplinary teams and other agencies in the provision of care
Desirable
- Working with individuals in the community
- Facilitating and leading groups for clients with severe and enduring mental health problems.
- Experience of taking charge in the absence of senior staff.
- Experience of working with RMN students.
Skills
Essential
- Flexible approach in care provision with focus on choice and social inclusion opportunities
- Good written communication skills
- I.T. Skills
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
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Memory service, Red Oak Lodge, 17 Thorne Close, Leytonstone E11 4HU
17 Thorne Close
Leytonstone
E11 4HU
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
