We are looking for an RMN with a desire to develop their skills with Older Adults. The ideal candidate will be motivated and have a genuine desire to extend their skills and expertise in holistic aspects of assessment and treatment for dementia and functional mental illness. You will be working with an established multi-disciplinary team in busy clinics and patients' homes; therefore, a car driver is essential for this post. You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills alongside clear communication and a desire to learn and develop the services we provide. We will provide robust clinical and managerial supervision in order to support the successful candidate in their development as a Band 5, and as part of the Trust's preceptorship programme. This integrated CMHT provides a Memory Assessment Service, care for patients with more complex needs associated with both functional and organic illness, and Care Home and Hospital Liaison. The unique set-up of these integrated teams allows a seamless delivery of care for patients throughout all stages of their illness, and a collaborative approach within the team. The team serves the population of the Furness Peninsula at the edge of the Lake District and has its base in Barrow-in-Furness. It is an established team with a friendly and supportive culture. There is a visible and supportive leadership team who are committed to clinical supervision and professional development.
Responsibilities:
Provides assessment, advice, and treatment to people with Dementia and complex mental health needs referred to Community Services in accordance with care pathways for given specialism. Delivers interventions in accordance with care pathways for given specialism. Works closely with other professionals within and outside the Community Team. Actively supports the Team Leader in the achievement of KPI / CQUIN and related County Council targets, and maintenance of registration with regulating bodies. Takes the lead on specific objectives as directed by the Team Leader. Provides supervision and direction to support staff within community services. Contributes to the screening of referrals and allocation to service lines. Supports a culture of ongoing learning and development on an individual and team basis to ensure high standards are maintained and, where appropriate, contribute to the delivery of training as appropriate. Provide leadership to junior colleagues acting as a positive role model. Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working; we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time, and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
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Provides assessment, advice, and treatment to people with Dementia and complex mental health needs referred to Community Services in accordance with care pathways for given specialism. Delivers interventions in accordance with care pathways for given specialism. Works closely with other professionals within and outside the Community Team. Actively supports the Team Leader in the achievement of KPI / CQUIN and related County Council targets, and maintenance of registration with regulating bodies. Takes the lead on specific objectives as directed by the Team Leader. Provides supervision and direction to support staff within community services. Contributes to the screening of referrals and allocation to service lines. Supports a culture of ongoing learning and development on an individual and team basis to ensure high standards are maintained and, where appropriate, contribute to the delivery of training as appropriate. Provide leadership to junior colleagues acting as a positive role model. Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working; we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time, and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
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