Main area Dementia, Later Life and Memory Service - Mental Health Services
Grade:
Band 7 Contract:
Permanent Hours:
Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref:
350-MHC6817171 Site:
Willow House, Town Whiston Salary:
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata Salary period:
Yearly Closing:
29/12/2024 23:59 Interview date:
07/01/2025 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity within our Older Adult Community hub in Knowsley for an Advanced Clinician (Registered Nurse- mental health). The older adult community hub is often known as the Later Life and Memory service (LLaMS). We are a community mental health team who support the mental and physical health and wellbeing of people living with dementia in the community, with the overarching aim to deliver holistic and patient-centred care. Main duties of the job
The Advanced clinician will take high-level responsibility for the triage and clinical assessments of highly complex health and wellbeing needs of people living with dementia. The Advanced clinician will provide high-level care as specified below for a client group and work across professional disciplines, coordinating activities as required. The Advanced clinicians (Mental health) utilise a comprehensive assessment to identify, diagnose and treat mental health conditions within the care home setting. The advanced clinicians (Mental health) provide proactive advice to staff on any service users' mental health, undertake assessments, antipsychotic reviews, respond to crisis situations, review/prescribe medication, assist in care planning and risk assessments, liaise with medical staff and social care staff, and provide support for care home staff to manage complex mental health needs. Support management in quality improvements, preparing for CQC and QRV reviews, audits and provide clinical supervision to colleagues and team. The role will also involve carrying a caseload and completing home visits to assess and review mental health needs. Working for our organisation
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical: To be responsible for the specialist assessment of complex care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care using a high degree of autonomy and act as a named practitioner. To triage patients with highly complex needs. To undertake highly complex clinical assessments of patients/service users within the sphere of advanced practice. Learning and development: To maintain own professional/personal development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments. To be an active member of relevant training programmes attending and delivering presentations at staff meetings/tutorials. Person specification Qualifications
Current professional Registration Evidence of study at Masters Level or equivalent experience. Knowledge/Experience/Skills
Experience in related specialist role. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. High level knowledge of specialist area. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
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Band 7 Contract:
Permanent Hours:
Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref:
350-MHC6817171 Site:
Willow House, Town Whiston Salary:
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata Salary period:
Yearly Closing:
29/12/2024 23:59 Interview date:
07/01/2025 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity within our Older Adult Community hub in Knowsley for an Advanced Clinician (Registered Nurse- mental health). The older adult community hub is often known as the Later Life and Memory service (LLaMS). We are a community mental health team who support the mental and physical health and wellbeing of people living with dementia in the community, with the overarching aim to deliver holistic and patient-centred care. Main duties of the job
The Advanced clinician will take high-level responsibility for the triage and clinical assessments of highly complex health and wellbeing needs of people living with dementia. The Advanced clinician will provide high-level care as specified below for a client group and work across professional disciplines, coordinating activities as required. The Advanced clinicians (Mental health) utilise a comprehensive assessment to identify, diagnose and treat mental health conditions within the care home setting. The advanced clinicians (Mental health) provide proactive advice to staff on any service users' mental health, undertake assessments, antipsychotic reviews, respond to crisis situations, review/prescribe medication, assist in care planning and risk assessments, liaise with medical staff and social care staff, and provide support for care home staff to manage complex mental health needs. Support management in quality improvements, preparing for CQC and QRV reviews, audits and provide clinical supervision to colleagues and team. The role will also involve carrying a caseload and completing home visits to assess and review mental health needs. Working for our organisation
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical: To be responsible for the specialist assessment of complex care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care using a high degree of autonomy and act as a named practitioner. To triage patients with highly complex needs. To undertake highly complex clinical assessments of patients/service users within the sphere of advanced practice. Learning and development: To maintain own professional/personal development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments. To be an active member of relevant training programmes attending and delivering presentations at staff meetings/tutorials. Person specification Qualifications
Current professional Registration Evidence of study at Masters Level or equivalent experience. Knowledge/Experience/Skills
Experience in related specialist role. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. High level knowledge of specialist area. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
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