About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 RMN to work within the Dementia and Delirium Team. This is to provide cover for maternity leave for a fixed term period/secondment for 12 months commencing Novemeber 2026.
We support the admissisons and discharges for people with dementia/delirium to beds within Turnfurlong, Spinneyfiedls and Apollo house and a countywide community service too. The post on offer is 22.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a lead role as a Specialist Mental Health practitioner for the Dementia and Delirium service (D&D) within Turnfurlong Northampton and the wider community.
The D&D service specialises in assisting with complex discharge planning for people with dementia and/or delirium. The D&D model works closely with inpatient and community services in order to support patients and their families with the most appropriate discharge plan helping reduce delayed discharges and giving the patient the best chance of returning home.
The role will include completing MDT screening via the daily discharge Hubs and nursing/social assessments of people who have been referred to the D&D team with complex needs as well as advising on treatment plans, undertaking risk assessments and assisting with planning packages of care. There will be a need for MDT and collaborative work with a range of other providers. The post holder will provide mental health nursing interventions to individuals as appropriate including memory assessment. The post holder will be involved in the on-going development of the Dementia and delirium service.
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Degree Level with mental health knowledge and experience of dementia and delirium. Post graduate qualification in and or relevant field or equivalent experience.
Desirable
nurse prescribing qualificiation
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Experience of working with older people with complex health and social care needs. Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience within older adult mental health services. Expert knowledge and good understanding of the care management process and eligibility criteria, MHA, MCA, current legislation relating to older people. Experience of working with and good undertanding of dementia and delirium experience of undertaking memory assessment
Desirable
Experience of participating in audit and research. Experience of working within a hospital setting. Experience of working within community settings. Advanced clinical skills and assessment skills in care of older adults with mental health needs. experience of providing education and training to others
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).
Employer details Employer name Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address Turnfurlong
off rookery lane
northampton
NN2 8BZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)