Job Overview
We are looking for passionate, highly motivated Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our Dementia Assessment Service based in North West Sussex.
Applications are invited for individuals who have a keen interest in Dementia and possess post registration experience working with clients with Dementia or within Dementia Services.
The Dementia Assessment Service (North) provides diagnostic assessment and post diagnostic interventions for people with suspected dementia within the North Sussex area in partnership with the Alzheimer's Society.
Early diagnosis is a fundamental component of the National Dementia Strategy and aim to empower people and their carers to make decisions about their future based on early diagnostic information relating to their condition.
With all this in mind, our service aim to provide support to service users and carers with the early detection of a dementia and the provision of post diagnosis follow up.
Our work is focussed on assessment of potential dementia, so although we support a large number of people, we don't carry caseloads for long periods of time.
Main duties of the job
Our main aim is to support people thorough the assessment process and in accessing the right treatment and support for their individual need(s).
We use a standardized assessment process in conjunction with the whole multi-disciplinary team to help resolve concerns around cognition and potential dementia for our patients and their families. Once a diagnosis has been formulated we then provide the appropriate support, signposting and advice to our patients and their families to help them live well with their
diagnosis.
Our service is here to support patients and carers with concerns about their cognition and the provision of post diagnosis follow up if it transpires that they have dementia. Early diagnosis is a fundamental component of the National Dementia Strategy and aims to empower people and their carers to make decisions about their future based on early diagnostic information relating to their condition.
This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello
or
Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).
Working for our organisation
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, and neurodevelopmental services for people of all ages in South East England. This includes services for children, young people, adults, and older adults, offered in various settings such as homes, clinics, hospitals, and secure units.
They also offer urgent care services for adults experiencing mental health crises, including support in A&E and dedicated crisis assessment facilities.
Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns
Embrace the South Coast with a great range of historic and contemporary seaside towns
According to the Met Office West Sussex is the sunniest county in the UK, making exploring the vast countryside all the more enjoyable
We'd love you to join our Trust, rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree.
Staff Benefits And Discounts Include
Cycle to work scheme
Car lease scheme
Total reward statement
Pension
Discount schemes and codes
Gym memberships
Health and wellbeing support
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Requirements
In order to be a successful Community Psychiatric Nurse in our team you will be:
* A Registered Nurse with the NMC – Mental Health, or LD
* Passionate about supporting adults with Dementia or suspected Dementia
* Experienced in conducting clinical assessments
* Comfortable working in an autonomous role, managing your own diary/ caseload
It Would Also Be Advantageous If You Are
* Experienced working with older adults presenting with dementia or complex mental health difficulties
We have ample opportunities for additional CPD, including specialist dementia training with The Royal College of Psychiatry.
The service operates hours Monday to Friday, with extra bank hours available for those who seek it.
The ability to travel across the region is essential for this role, as you will need to visit people in the local community. SPFT staff have the capacity to work from home remotely if not needed in clinics, where applicable in agreement with the in agreement with your line manager.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role
* Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
* Evidence of continuous professional development
– Knowledge/Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant post qualifying experience in the relevant care group
* Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group
* Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems
* Experience of working consultatively with professionals
* Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
* Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies
* Experience of working within the CPA process
* Understanding of clinical governance
* Previous experience of working in the community