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Bank Mental Health and Dementia Support Practitioner

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Dyddiad hysbysebu: 22 May 2024
Cyflog: Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum, pro rata if part time
Oriau: Part time
Dyddiad cau: 21 June 2024
Lleoliad: Birmingham, B31 2AP
Cwmni: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Math o swydd: Permanent
Cyfeirnod swydd: 6319727/303-6319727

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A Vacancy at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.


This is a new Post for our Trust as part of our developing service- Bank Band 6 Mental Health/Dementia Practitioner.
• Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of others?
• Do you thrive in a supportive and growing team environment?
• Do you want to make a powerful impact on the lives of patients when they need it most?
• This Band 6 role offers an exciting opportunity to provide , advice, and support to individuals in need.
• You will be working with an experienced Mental Health and Dementia Practitioner who is leading on the care and service for our Trust patients.
• A current professional registration with NMC ,HCPC, or Social Work Englandis required.
• If you are someone who is enthusiastic, professionally qualified and shares our passion for excellence and care. Wanting to be part of our developing team for Dementia and Mental Health care.

If you are passionate about providing excellent care and support and want to influence new ways of working, we would love to hear from you.

To assist and support the Mental Health and Dementia Practitioner in working collaboratively across the MDT to increase access and reduce health inequalities for people diagnosed with mental health condition and or dementia who use services at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH).
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to analyse situations and be able to make the right decisions.
• Able to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others as well as being able to cope with distressing circumstances.
• Ability to cope in a pressurised environment and apply practical problem-solving skills in everyday situations.
• Competent IT skills and the ability to navigate around various systems and software packages (such as outlook, databases, MS office and the internet)
• Ability to work effectively in a team, work on own initiative, work unsupervised and manage own workload.
• Manage difficult situations with service users that have complex mental health conditions and dementia.
• Promote effective liaison with all statutory and voluntary agencies concerned with dementia and mental health.
• Working knowledge of the complex needs of people with dementia.
• Are you committed to providing responsive and high-quality clinical services to mental health and patients with Dementia and their carers.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
• To assist with care planning for patients who are diagnosed with a mental health /dementia condition
• To provide support to the patient’s carers, ensuring reasonable adjustments are in place to support the patient’s needs.
• To work in collaboration with the MDT to develop plans of care for both outpatient services and elective admissions ensuring the provision of safe, high-quality services.
• To support the Band 7 Mental Health and Dementia Practitioner to provide specialist knowledge to support patients to reduce health inequalities.
• To support and de-escalate crisis when referral received from ward.
• Assess and support patients whose psychological distress is because of social and or environmental factors.
• Signpost patients to more appropriate services including support around the catalyst of poor mental health that might include a social crisis issue.
• Assist the Mental Health and Dementia Practitioner with the implementation of Government papers and policies.
• To be actively involved with professional/ nursing groups within the Trust and externally as requested by the Mental Health and Dementia Practitioner
• Be an advocate for all patients within the Trust under the mental health and Dementia Service.
• Provide timely and accurate statistical information as required. Produce comprehensive, accurate and up to date patient records
• To have an awareness and understanding of the safeguarding risks associated with people who have a mental health condition and or dementia.

By joining us you can look forward to:-
• Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Training/exposure will be given to further develop your knowledge and understanding of this client group.
• You will be offered regular clinical supervision and support from the Mental Health and Dementia Lead Practitioner.
• As well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas
• Professional and personal development and challenge
• You will be working as part of the Vulnerabilities Team , which is part of the Safeguarding Team.


This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Jun 2024

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