An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Nurse to join the Memory Assessment Service working 30 hours per week. This service covers the South Leeds area. The role involves the assessment, diagnosis, and post-diagnostic support of people with or suspected Dementia.
You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team and be able to follow an agreed intervention plan with their support and guidance.
You will be encouraged to undertake professional development and be supported in participating in the PDP process, clinical and management supervision. As an active member of the team, you will also be involved in service improvement initiatives within the wider Care Group.
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking for Band 5 Nurses to join the Leeds Memory Services. This is a city-wide service with a focus on assessment and diagnosis of dementia serving to meet the needs of the people of Leeds who are experiencing memory problems.
You must be able to demonstrate a passion for working with people with Dementia, be committed and motivated to working with older people, and take an active role in service development. The post holder must be able to act as a role model for others and demonstrate a high level of clinical judgment, decision-making, and communication skills.
We welcome applications from people who have a strong commitment to working with older people using evidence-based practice and are prepared to develop their professional skills and knowledge.
The successful candidate will initially work within the Memory Services. Work is currently ongoing in redesigning community mental health services for older people, and this will result in the implementation of a management of change process in which all OPS staff will be involved.
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About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research, and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support, and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days, and more NHS Discount Offers.
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A good positive attitude towards this specialised client group needs to be demonstrated and also the aptitude to the contribution of continual development of the service incorporating evidence-based practice.
It is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and use of a car.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree or Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
Experience
Essential
* Working in a Mental Health setting
Skills
Essential
* Car driver and access to a car
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Memory Assessment SSE
Leeds
LS10 4BS
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