About this role
Job summary Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) / Registered General Nurse (RGN) Dementia Crisis Support Team (DCST) Basildon, Brentwood & Thurrock Band 6 | 22.5 hours per week | One year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave
An Exciting Opportunity to Make a Difference We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join our established Dementia Crisis Support Team (DCST) serving the communities of Basildon, Brentwood and Thurrock.
The Team provides crisis assessment and intervention for people experiencing a deterioration in cognition, behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, carer breakdown, or changes in physical health that place them at risk of hospital admission. The team offers comprehensive assessment and support for up to six weeks and works collaboratively with local partners to ensure individuals receive the right care at the right time.
Main duties of the job Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with dementia-related crises. Develop, implement and review person-centred care plans. Deliver evidence-based interventions to support patients and carers through periods of crisis. Assess and manage risk, including safeguarding concerns. Support hospital admission avoidance and facilitate timely discharge from services where appropriate. Work collaboratively with GPs, Memory Services, Community Mental Health Teams, Acute Trusts, Social Care and voluntary sector partners. Provide education, advice and support to families, carers and care home staff. Act as a care coordinator where appropriate. Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives. Participate in duty and triage functions within the team. What We Are Looking For Essential Criteria Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration. Significant post-registration experience working with older adults, dementia, mental health or community services To be able to effectively travel throughout the large geographical area Desirable Criteria Experience within dementia services, crisis teams, community mental health or older adult services. Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act, Care Act and safeguarding legislation. Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or willingness to develop specialist skills. Experience supervising junior staff and students.
About us
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex.
We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities - As a Band 6 Nurse within the Dementia Crisis Support Team, you will: What We Offer Opportunity to work within a specialist and highly regarded award-winning dementia service. A supportive multidisciplinary team environment. Regular clinical and management supervision. Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow. Service Hours - Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 7:00pm Weekends and Bank Holidays: 9:00am – 5:00pm Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting people living with dementia and their families during some of their most challenging times. You will be joining a team committed to delivering compassionate, responsive and recovery-focused care that improves outcomes and helps people remain independent in their own communities. If you are passionate about dementia care, crisis intervention and making a real difference to patients and carers, we would love to hear from you. Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:
We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities. These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.
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 on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.
Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,346 and a maximum payment of £2,270 per annum, pro rata for part time)
Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust. .
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.
FOR CONTACT / INFORMAL CHATS OR VISITS PLEASE CONTACT
Nikki Warden 07740 539682 / [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
See attached Job Description
Experience Essential
See attached Job Description
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.
Employer details Employer name NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address Corringham Centre
Corringham
Essex
SS17 7ES
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)