Registered Mental Health Nurse
| Posting date: | 23 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £35,392.00 to £42,618.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35392.00 - £42618.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2024 |
| Location: | Bulwell, NG6 8WR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B9826-B9826-PANF-6014 |
Summary
Job Purpose To be part of a specialist Dementia Outreach Team, within the Integrated Care Homes Service, for clients with dementia in residential/nursing care by providing specialist nursing/health advice, treatment and teaching/education as appropriate. To act as care co-ordinator to clients. To assess/review/monitor clients with a diagnosis of dementia living in nursing and residential homes To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. To be responsible for continuing the ongoing development of high standards of clinical practice and expertise within the service contributing to implementation of specific changes to practice and service protocols and making a professional contribution to the work of a multi-disciplinary team To advise and support care home staff in maintaining the residents wellbeing and engagement. To manage/care coordinate a caseload of patients, and provide advice, education and teaching sessions to providers of residential/nursing care. Dimensions To be part of a multi-disciplinary Integrated Care Homes Service, responsible for the delivery of specialist support to older people with dementia and their carers in residential/nursing homes during times of crisis or difficulty, with the emphasis on improving quality of life and mental wellbeing. To supervise less experienced clinical staff, support staff and students working with the Post Holder. To supervise, educate and assess the performance of students as required ensuring the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification. To increase the capacity, confidence, competence and willingness of partner organisations to provide the right level of care to this vulnerable client group and by doing so increase standards of care, improve quality of life, increase independence and choice. Key Responsibilities Clinical 1. To provide comprehensive healthcare input for clients referred to the service, including prioritisation, assessment, planning, advice, treatment, evaluation and discharge. 2. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of clients and to organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. 3. To appropriately delegate and supervise duties to unqualified members of staff using agreed protocols. 4. To undertake initial assessments and care-co-ordinator responsibilities as part of the Outreach Team. 5.To monitor and review medication where appropriate. 6. To case manage clients in receipt of fully funded continuing healthcare funded by Nottingham City CCG. 7. To support patients on long term discharge to residential/nursing homes and to support clients/families through this transition. 8. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work, including the management of clients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the clients and support more junior staff to do likewise. 9. To determine by assessment and liaison with other relevant agencies the advice, education and treatment requirements of each client. This may include dealing with complex and conflicting opinions within the multi-disciplinary multi-agency team. 10. To provide highly specialised advice, teaching and training to other members of the Integrated Team regarding the management of clients with problems related to dementia. 11. To train, supervise and manage more junior staff, support staff and students. To supervise, educate and assess the performance students as required ensuring the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification. 12. To provide education/teaching to residential and nursing homes relating to dementia care across a range of healthcare needs. 13. To have the ability to gain valid informed consent and to identify through assessment, clients who lack capacity, and work within a legal framework with clients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment. 14. To work as a lone practitioner with supervision from the clinical lead, the Team Manager will also provide support as required. 15. To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to clients, carers and other professionals to ensure a consistent approach to client care. 16. To assist the Clinical Lead in identifying, writing and agreeing protocols as required. Professional 1. To participate in the development of good practice within Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC under the guidance of the Clinical Lead. 2. To demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice. 3. To be responsible for own Continuing Professional Development under the supervision of the clinical lead, keeping abreast of new trends and developments, incorporating them into your work as necessary. Attend relevant conferences and internal/external training courses. Support more junior staff to do likewise. 4. To maintain a high level of standards and work to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. 5. To actively participate in the services training strategy, including in-service training, Trust and multi-agency training. To participate by attendance and presentation at staff meetings, tutorials and training sessions. 6. To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to the work situation. 7. To assist with development and participation in the teams audit projects, evidence based practice projects and outcome measures, either individually or with other senior therapists. To make recommendations for change. 8. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development plans as both appraiser and appraise. Organisational To support the Team Manager in implementing targets and objectives to assist in the ongoing development of the service. To participate in service evaluation and advice on the service needs of the client population. To be responsible for management duties when requested by senior staff. To liaise effectively with other professionals and agencies to enhance rehabilitation within the boundaries of Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC. To assist the day-to-day delivery of the dementia outreach service including prioritisation of support staff duties. Also organising own diary and time management. To ensure the health and safety of staff and clients at all times in accordance with Health & Safety Legislation and Organisational Policy and Procedures. To adhere to all other Organisational Policies and Procedures. To attend team meetings and meetings with other agencies as required. To use information technology on a daily basis and participate in identified data collection and statistics and to maintain clear, concise and timely records in line with the service policy. To actively participate in Lone Worker Tracking procedures. To have and promote a positive attitude to change and change management. To play an active role in supporting and facilitating change where appropriate. To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required.