Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
The Memory Assessment Service in Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation provides assessment and treatment to people living with dementia or suspected dementia. We are looking for a passionate, highly motivated individual who is an effective communicator, with considerable experience in the role they are applying for, or experience in the assessment of people with dementia. This post will work alongside the local complex care multi-disciplinary community teams, which form an essential part of the pathway from early diagnosis. The post is supported by the Dementia and Older People's Mental Health team, the Primary Care Practitioners, Occupational Therapist, and the Dementia liaison nurse, providing care for people across the pathway. You will be a qualified professional and have experience of working with people with dementia, managing a caseload that places the person at the center of care in a rewarding but busy role. The ability to work in partnership with carers/family members and services in the community is essential. We will provide you with management and clinical supervision and the opportunity to develop your skills in this area of work through training and development. Main duties of the job
To provide specialist nursing skills, knowledge, and expertise in the assessment, care, and management of people with suspected dementia/dementia to support the Consultant, GP, and other primary care teams. About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organization, and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust, including doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work, and a great partner. Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification
Qualifications
Current professional registration - NMC Evidence of continued professional development Previous Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism Experience
Recent substantial experience of working with people with dementia post qualification Experience in undertaking cognitive assessments without direct supervision Previous experience of mentoring students Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment Skills
Proven leadership, organizational, prioritizing, and team working Recent substantial experience of working with people with dementia post qualification 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.
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The Memory Assessment Service in Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation provides assessment and treatment to people living with dementia or suspected dementia. We are looking for a passionate, highly motivated individual who is an effective communicator, with considerable experience in the role they are applying for, or experience in the assessment of people with dementia. This post will work alongside the local complex care multi-disciplinary community teams, which form an essential part of the pathway from early diagnosis. The post is supported by the Dementia and Older People's Mental Health team, the Primary Care Practitioners, Occupational Therapist, and the Dementia liaison nurse, providing care for people across the pathway. You will be a qualified professional and have experience of working with people with dementia, managing a caseload that places the person at the center of care in a rewarding but busy role. The ability to work in partnership with carers/family members and services in the community is essential. We will provide you with management and clinical supervision and the opportunity to develop your skills in this area of work through training and development. Main duties of the job
To provide specialist nursing skills, knowledge, and expertise in the assessment, care, and management of people with suspected dementia/dementia to support the Consultant, GP, and other primary care teams. About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organization, and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust, including doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work, and a great partner. Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification
Qualifications
Current professional registration - NMC Evidence of continued professional development Previous Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism Experience
Recent substantial experience of working with people with dementia post qualification Experience in undertaking cognitive assessments without direct supervision Previous experience of mentoring students Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment Skills
Proven leadership, organizational, prioritizing, and team working Recent substantial experience of working with people with dementia post qualification 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.
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