About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join the Dementia and Delirium Team. The post holder will either hold a recognised Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or demonstrate a commitment to achieving this following appointment.
Main duties of the job
The Dementia and Delirium Service supports the admission, assessment, treatment and discharge of people with dementia and delirium across Turnfurlong, Spinneyfields, Apollo House and community settings across Northamptonshire. The service specialises in supporting patients with complex health and social care needs, facilitating safe and effective discharge planning and reducing delayed discharges.
The post holder will provide specialist mental health assessment, treatment planning, prescribing expertise, risk assessment and discharge support for patients with dementia and/or delirium. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the role supports patients and carers to achieve the most appropriate outcomes while promoting independence and maintaining quality of life.
The role also contributes to service development, education, audit, quality improvement and the promotion of evidence-based practice across adult services.
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 working within community settings. Advanced clinical skills and assessment skills in care of older adults with mental health needs. experience of providing supervision, education and training to others Experience of working within inpatients
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 Spinneyfields
Rushden
NN10 9YP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)