Memory Team Practitioner

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for A Registered Community Mental Health B6 Nurse to join our dedicated Memory Team at Monarch House in Scunthorpe. As a team we are proud to of achieved Accreditation with the Memory Service National Accreditation Programme (MSNAP)

This post is an exciting opportunity for a qualified registered mental health nurse who is looking to develop their knowledge and skills by working within a community based setting. You may be currently working within other areas of Older Adult or Adult Mental Health; however, this would give you a fantastic opportunity to join a very Specialised Experienced Older Adult Mental Health Team in a Community Setting.

We work collaboratively with both our Consultant Psychiatrists, Nurse Consultant and Clinical Lead Nurse to provide safe and holistic care to our patient group. The post holder will be supported to develop your nursing skills in delivering nursing interventions, with the scope of working towards achieving a Non-Medical Prescriber Role within the team.

• To provide a high quality, accessible service for patients in the North Lincs area, who are experiencing memory problems.
• To complete initial assessments, cognitive testing, and monitoring of the needs of clients experiencing memory problems.
• To provide ongoing education/guidance/support to clients and carers both during and after assessment.
• To work as a supplementary/independent prescriber.
• To provide a holistic patient assessment and structured carer interview.
• Responsible for completing specialist initial assessment and interpretation of results to provide a baseline for future treatment/care.
• To work autonomously and show initiative when planning clients care.
• To deliver diagnosis and offer expert advice regarding the diagnosis and treatment and provide education/support to both clients and carers.

Working for our organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

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To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMHN)
• Evidence of continuous post registration training
• Mandatory training, including managing violence and aggression

• Evidence of post basic training in psychosocial interventions
• E.N.B. 998 or equivalent

We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship [if eligible] under the skilled worker or health & care visa route. Please note, not all vacancies are eligible for sponsorship.

Before applying, you can make a self-assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorship using the criteria for the skilled worker visa under the UK’s point’s based immigration system here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa