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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Education/Qualificatiions

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification Sign-Off Mentor qualification Knowledge of current key NHS developments and policies and implications for service delivery

Knowledge

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Experience in memory assessment service Medication titration/knowledge Facilitating groups

Experience

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Experience in memory assessment service Community experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• An ability to undertake practice based research. An ability to evaluate practice and ensure findings are used to improve service delivery.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MAS Older Adults Fylde & Wyre (65+)

Fleetwood

FY7 6HP

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