Job summary Are you an RMN, RN, RNLD with experience in dementia care and an interest in developing your dementia assessment skills? If so come and join our dynamic and innovative team, dedicated to delivering high quality, evidenced based dementia assessment and post diagnostic interventions to people presenting with early symptoms of dementia. We are continuously looking to develop and enhance the service we offer, and this includes many opportunities to develop as individuals through both formal an informal training and supervision. Both of our Team Leaders were previous team members and we have also been able to support the development of 2 team members into Advanced Clinical Practitioners. The teams base is in Kidderminster Hospital, but we offer a county wide service with the flexibility of working from home or other trust bases around the county. Staff are aligned to geographical areas and this posts with be based in the north of the county (Redditch/ Bromsgrove). If you would like an informal discussion about whether this is the right role for you, get in touch with the Recruiting Manager who can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert. Main duties of the job Our ideal candidate will have a specialist interest in dementia care and some experience in dementia assessment would be desirable, but for the right candidate we would support this development. You will play an integral role in supporting patients and their families through a dementia assessment and post diagnostic support. This will include delivering pre-diagnostic counselling, taking a detailed clinical history, undertaking cognitive testing and where appropriate formulating a diagnosis with the Consultant Psychiatrist and communicating this back to the patient. Following a diagnosis, we offer a time limited period of post diagnostic intervention which includes supporting with psychological adjustment, monitoring dementia medication, offering specialist advice in relation to the management of symptoms, liaising with other agencies e.g. social services and primary care and onward referral/ signposting. You will work closely with Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists and support workers to ensure we offer the best care possible. There will be opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge in dementia care through in-house and external training, supervision and coaching. About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500 of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage) Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9798-0839 Job locations F Block, Kidderminster Hospital Bewdley Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6RJ Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Dementia assessment Knowledge of Person Centre Care Knowledge of Risk Assessment Specialist knowledge and application of interventions relevant to patient group Multi-disciplinary team working Experience Essential Documented evidence of continuing professional development Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health Minimum 1 year within / related specialty Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work Desirable Experience of a range of mental health settings. Supervision of junior staff and students Leadership and first line management experience Implementation of psychological therapies Qualifications Essential RMN/ RN/ RNLD (Degree / Diploma and working towards degree) Mentors Award Evidence of Continuing Professional Development I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer Additional Criteria Essential Able to meet the travel requirements of the role Person Specification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Dementia assessment Knowledge of Person Centre Care Knowledge of Risk Assessment Specialist knowledge and application of interventions relevant to patient group Multi-disciplinary team working Experience Essential Documented evidence of continuing professional development Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health Minimum 1 year within / related specialty Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work Desirable Experience of a range of mental health settings. Supervision of junior staff and students Leadership and first line management experience Implementation of psychological therapies Qualifications Essential RMN/ RN/ RNLD (Degree / Diploma and working towards degree) Mentors Award Evidence of Continuing Professional Development I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer Additional Criteria Essential Able to meet the travel requirements of the role 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address F Block, Kidderminster Hospital Bewdley Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6RJ Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)