Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Mental Health
- Gradd
- Band 5
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 351-FYL528-EJ
- Cyflogwr
- Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- MAS Older Adults Fylde & Wyre (65+)
- Tref
- Fleetwood
- Cyflog
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 30/07/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Titration Nurse-Memory Assessment Services
Band 5
Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve.
As an integrated mental health, learning disability and community Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:
• Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
• Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
• Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.
The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers.
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust supports flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, home/remote working, and flexi-time.
For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are looking to recruit a Nurse into the skill mix of the team, it will be an essential part of the role to support titration and monitoring of medication and monitor physical health observations within our Diagnostic Service. The successful candidates would be expected currently to work across 2 bases which are in Fleetwood and Lytham and would include travelling between as well as covering the Fylde Coast when visiting service users / carer’s etc.
This is an exciting opportunity and the successful candidates will be part of an evolving service that has the needs of the older adult population at its heart; and who are enthusiastic to come and join a forward thinking, dynamic and constantly developing team.
The post holder must have proven clinical skills along with excellent communication skills, good knowledge and understanding of dementia and the needs of individuals diagnosed with this condition. For this position it is essential that you have post qualification experience and be able to demonstrate a high degree of clinical skills and knowledge. Please see the job description and person specification for more details of essential and desirable skills.
The team offers high quality assessment and diagnosis both in a community and clinic setting, intervention and treatment alongside networking with other agencies to promote well-being and support for individuals and their carer’s and families during the process.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
1) Be responsible for a small caseload of patients as lead professional.
2) To oversee medication titrations and medication monitoring
3) To liaise with GP regarding medication changes and ensure medications are supplied.
4) To fully participate in the continuous improvement of the service and the implementation of the operational and clinical policies.
5) Promote opportunities for local service development.
6) Professional Conduct, Professional Standards and National, Trust and local Policies and Procedures.
7) Demonstrate the sharing of knowledge, skills and attitudes to others.
8) Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings with the aim of improving clinical practice.
9) Must be willing to travel across the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre to undertake home visits, this will require the use of a car- travel expenses will be paid.
10) Must demonstrate an understanding of our trust values.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Manyleb y person
Education/Qualificatiions
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Registered Mental Health Nurse; Degree Level or equivalent knowledge and experience On-going registration with the NMC Compliance with regulatory bodies and codes of professional conduct
Meini prawf dymunol
- Mentorship qualification Sign-Off Mentor qualification Knowledge of current key NHS developments and policies and implications for service delivery
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience in dementia and cognitive impairment Older adults experience Medications used for Dementia Cognitive problems and Dementia diagnoses. Knowledge of current mental health legislation/policy.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience in memory assessment service Medication titration/knowledge Facilitating groups
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Managing caseload /working under pressure Experience of effectively working with service users and carers Experience working as an independent and autonomous practitioner Experience of delivering evidence based interventions in a time-limited framework Evidence of assessment across a broad range of mental health problems Evidence of continuing professional development
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience in memory assessment service Community experience
Skills & Abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to measure and interpret physical observations Awareness and ability to liaise with community partners Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983 Knowledge and practice of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Demonstrate understanding of how research has influenced practice Can provide evidence of recent professional/personal development Can demonstrate the ability to manage change Good interpersonal skills Developed clinical and managerial skills Can demonstrate communication skills through practice and experience Clear ability to understand new concepts and ideas and excellent clinical practice Ability to maintain own performance and participation in group skills An understanding and awareness of the NHS Plan, NSF and other relevant documentation Ability to manage time and workload Demonstrates an ability to motivate self and others Knowledge of common mental health problems and medication used in relation to these Knowledge of common physical health conditions IT Skills Understanding and knowledge of physical and mental health promotion
Meini prawf dymunol
- An ability to undertake practice based research. An ability to evaluate practice and ensure findings are used to improve service delivery.
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Abi Newton
- Teitl y swydd
- Fylde Coast MAS Team Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01253957036
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