Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen for a CPN looking for a new challenge to work for the Care Home Pathway within a well-established CMHTOP for older people based in NW Surrey (Unither House, Chertsey). We are keen to recruit an experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to provide specialist input to the Care Home Pathway within the team. You will be working alongside colleagues from a range of professional backgrounds (Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Assistant Psychologist and Associate Practitioners) to provide specialist advice and consultation to people living in care homes within the local area. This will predominantly focus on people with dementia who are showing behaviour that challenges themselves or others. Main Duties of the Job
Provide comprehensive, therapeutically-informed assessments for people with dementia and functional diagnoses residing in care homes. Build on a comprehensive assessment of the person's presentation by developing a shared understanding about behaviour that is challenging and communicate this with care home teams/other relevant agencies. Complete complex risk assessments and refer/signpost to other appropriate services where needed (e.g. Alzheimer's Society, Social Services etc). Participate in the wider North West CMHTOP duty rota. Attend relevant clinical/business meetings. Act as support and specialist advisor to other services such as General Practitioners, primary care teams, Community Mental Health Teams for Older People and care home services. Provide direction, supervision and appraisals for junior staff. Act as mentor for junior colleagues wishing to gain experience in dementia care or working with older people. Attend and prepare reports for MDT meetings and assist teams in understanding how best to engage with people who have dementia and complex behaviours that challenge. Ensure the safe storage and recording of medicines within designated clinical areas. Ensure the safe delivery of oral medications to clients in care home settings in accordance with Trust guidelines and policies. About Us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. Job Responsibilities
Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job. Person Specification
Qualifications
RMN/BSC Hons or Diploma in mental health nursing Access to vehicle / ability to drive for work purposes Experience
One-year post registration experience OR Previous experience of working in the Community minimum one year Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a year (Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS) per annum, pro rata
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An opportunity has arisen for a CPN looking for a new challenge to work for the Care Home Pathway within a well-established CMHTOP for older people based in NW Surrey (Unither House, Chertsey). We are keen to recruit an experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to provide specialist input to the Care Home Pathway within the team. You will be working alongside colleagues from a range of professional backgrounds (Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Assistant Psychologist and Associate Practitioners) to provide specialist advice and consultation to people living in care homes within the local area. This will predominantly focus on people with dementia who are showing behaviour that challenges themselves or others. Main Duties of the Job
Provide comprehensive, therapeutically-informed assessments for people with dementia and functional diagnoses residing in care homes. Build on a comprehensive assessment of the person's presentation by developing a shared understanding about behaviour that is challenging and communicate this with care home teams/other relevant agencies. Complete complex risk assessments and refer/signpost to other appropriate services where needed (e.g. Alzheimer's Society, Social Services etc). Participate in the wider North West CMHTOP duty rota. Attend relevant clinical/business meetings. Act as support and specialist advisor to other services such as General Practitioners, primary care teams, Community Mental Health Teams for Older People and care home services. Provide direction, supervision and appraisals for junior staff. Act as mentor for junior colleagues wishing to gain experience in dementia care or working with older people. Attend and prepare reports for MDT meetings and assist teams in understanding how best to engage with people who have dementia and complex behaviours that challenge. Ensure the safe storage and recording of medicines within designated clinical areas. Ensure the safe delivery of oral medications to clients in care home settings in accordance with Trust guidelines and policies. About Us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. Job Responsibilities
Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job. Person Specification
Qualifications
RMN/BSC Hons or Diploma in mental health nursing Access to vehicle / ability to drive for work purposes Experience
One-year post registration experience OR Previous experience of working in the Community minimum one year Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a year (Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS) per annum, pro rata
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