Job summary
Community Dementia team 22.5 hours per week.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Nurse to join our well-established Community Dementia Team which is a countywide service. The team provides low-level support to individuals with a dementia diagnosis and dementia assessments.
The service is open Monday to Friday 9-5 excluding bank holidays. Flexible working patterns will be considered.
The team is based in the grounds of the Belmont Abbey, which is peaceful rural location, 2 miles from the main city of Hereford. There is plenty of free parking.
We pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients. We will provide you with resources to progress a long-term career as well as flexibility, continual professional development as well as a wide range of wellbeing and support.
We welcome calls for informal discussion/visits so please contact Vicki Newman 01432 220445
Main duties of the job
Manage a caseload of patients to ensure they receive a timely assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
Monitor treatments.
Effective and timely discharge planning and coordination.
Undertake and understand physical health observations and take appropriate action where necessary.
Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
Apply a high
level of understanding of the effect of dementia and provide advice on
management of the condition, healthy lifestyles and well-being.
Carry out
complex risk assessment.
Timely and
accurate reporting and escalation of incidents and safeguarding concerns.
Attend regular
multidisciplinary meetings.
Participate in
undertaking professional cover/duty.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN (Degree / Diploma and working towards degree)
- Mentors Award
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- CBT
- AMHP or willing to work towards
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of interventions relevant to patient group
- Knowledge / experience of audit procedures
- Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
- Knowledge of Person Centre Care
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment
Additional criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health
- Minimum 1 year within / related specialty
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal written formats
- Ability to use a variety of IT systems and database
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN (Degree / Diploma and working towards degree)
- Mentors Award
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- CBT
- AMHP or willing to work towards
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of interventions relevant to patient group
- Knowledge / experience of audit procedures
- Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
- Knowledge of Person Centre Care
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment
Additional criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health
- Minimum 1 year within / related specialty
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal written formats
- Ability to use a variety of IT systems and database
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).
