Dementia Intensive Support Team - Senior DIST Practitioner Band 6 (Mental Health Nurse/OT/Social Worker)
This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and motivated, multi-disciplinary team of professionals who support people with dementia and their carers to remain living independently in the community. The team has a philosophy of early intervention and specialises in working with those who are hard to engage with. We become involved when situations are breaking down including periods of crisis. The team aims to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital and premature moves to long term care. It has an open referral system where anyone can refer in, and works with people for short periods, aiming to stabilise situations and ensure there is support in place to meet their needs in the future.
Main duties of the job Working with other multi-disciplinary professionals within the team you will: Manage and hold a caseload Undertake initial assessments including risk assessments Engage and work with clients with dementia and their carers Liaise with statutory and voluntary Sector to get care and support in place as required Triage referrals and undertake duty role Attend Clinical and Business Meetings for the team Take on a supervisory role within the team Represent team in meetings with partner agencies
About us We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. The Dementia Intensive Support Team is a part of the Suffolk Care Group, working within the community to meet the needs of people with Dementia and their carers. We are a passionate and supportive team with a desire to develop and learn from each other.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and in addition: Flexible working hours Up to 307 hours holiday entitlement (subject to length of service) FREE physio service FREE Yoga and Pilates Cycle scheme tax-free bikes and accessories Support with revalidation Post graduate training opportunities We will pay for your initial DBS check (excluding the annual update service charge of £13)
Job description Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Person Specification Qualification Essential
Nursing degree or equivalent
Experience Essential
Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Familiar with risk assessment and its management
Desirable
Previous community experience
Knowledge Essential
Working knowledge / application of the Mental Health Act
Desirable
Knowledge of mental health needs for older people
Other Essential
Ability to travel independently To be willing to undertake further training and development specific to role and needs
Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address G Block Hospital Road Bury St Edmunds IP33 3NR
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and motivated, multi-disciplinary team of professionals who support people with dementia and their carers to remain living independently in the community. The team has a philosophy of early intervention and specialises in working with those who are hard to engage with. We become involved when situations are breaking down including periods of crisis. The team aims to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital and premature moves to long term care. It has an open referral system where anyone can refer in, and works with people for short periods, aiming to stabilise situations and ensure there is support in place to meet their needs in the future.
Main duties of the job Working with other multi-disciplinary professionals within the team you will: Manage and hold a caseload Undertake initial assessments including risk assessments Engage and work with clients with dementia and their carers Liaise with statutory and voluntary Sector to get care and support in place as required Triage referrals and undertake duty role Attend Clinical and Business Meetings for the team Take on a supervisory role within the team Represent team in meetings with partner agencies
About us We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. The Dementia Intensive Support Team is a part of the Suffolk Care Group, working within the community to meet the needs of people with Dementia and their carers. We are a passionate and supportive team with a desire to develop and learn from each other.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and in addition: Flexible working hours Up to 307 hours holiday entitlement (subject to length of service) FREE physio service FREE Yoga and Pilates Cycle scheme tax-free bikes and accessories Support with revalidation Post graduate training opportunities We will pay for your initial DBS check (excluding the annual update service charge of £13)
Job description Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Person Specification Qualification Essential
Nursing degree or equivalent
Experience Essential
Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Familiar with risk assessment and its management
Desirable
Previous community experience
Knowledge Essential
Working knowledge / application of the Mental Health Act
Desirable
Knowledge of mental health needs for older people
Other Essential
Ability to travel independently To be willing to undertake further training and development specific to role and needs
Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address G Block Hospital Road Bury St Edmunds IP33 3NR
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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