Job summary We are pleased to be able to offer a full time role for a senior nurse practitioner within the Later Life and Memory service. This will be highly appreciated in order to continue with delivering a high standard of care to the older adults of Halton. We are looking for a committed, and compassionate Band 6 Nurse Practitioner to join our Later Life and Memory Services (LLAMS) in Halton. The role will involve supporting with assessments of new referrals, memory reviews and where appropriate offering post diagnostic support. You would join a busy, well established team who are supportive and welcoming. The job itself can be challenging but rewarding and provides job satisfaction. Main duties of the job The post holder will work with local services to provide mental health assessment, appropriate triage and cognitive assessment. They will also contribute to maintenance of the overall standards, which will include assessment of need and delivery of care within the contextof Effective Care Coordination. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 350-MHC6738643 Job locations The Brooker Centre Hospital Way RUNCORN WA7 2DA Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy.Participate in practice/clinical supervision to monitor standards ofservice user care and documentation. Assist with the appropriate screening of referrals and provideinformation for referrers, service uses and carers Provide short-term, evidence based practices and fixed term interventions Support the delivery of education and self-help materials within a variety of locations. Develop and maintain effective working partnerships with services inother statutory and non-statutory organisations Assist in the development and implementation of integrated carepathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referralsand models of care. Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service usershealth, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting eachservice users personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs. Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Truststandards. Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practiceand principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code ofprofessional conduct and Trust Medicines Code. Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multidisciplinary team. Participate and promote positive intra-agency working. Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development,implementation and evaluation of programmes of care withoutsupervision and act as Named Nurse as required. Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care basedon sound research findings. Where indicated and following completion of the relevant training thepractitioner will act as a non-medical prescriber, at all times workingwithin their sphere of clinical competence. MANAGERIAL Deputise for the Clinical Team Manager as requiredUndertake delegated responsibilities as agreed with Clinical Team Manager. Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operationalpractices, and procedures as appropriate. Participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff. Support the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operationalpolicy and philosophy for the clinical area. Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated inservice delivery by maintaining a high quality service based on agreedclinical standards. Ensure that service users are cared for within the confines of theirrespective Mental Health Act status and adhere to the requirements ofthe MHA 1983 and the corresponding Code of Practice. Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective Care Coordination. Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are adhered to. Assist in the development of local protocols to ensure a high standardof service delivery is achieved and maintained. Support the process of staff participation in the formulation of newideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery. Provide statistical information as required. Ensure service users finances, money and valuables are cared for inaccordance with Trust Financial Policies and Codes of Practice. Assist in the maintenance and updating of the units equipmentinventories and service schedules. Ensure regular servicing, maintenance, repair or replacement as required adhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devices Agency regulations. Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team. Assist in the investigation of complaints and incidents in accordancewith Trust policy. Participate in Serious Untoward Incident investigations/reviews asrequired Co-ordinate utilities, equipment and services and report/refer issues torespective managers where necessary. Ensure that the nursing practice within the clinical area adheres to theTrusts policies and procedures. Participate in managerial supervision.Appropriate participation in managing performance for staff as required. Appropriate participation in managing attendance for staff as required. Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy.Participate in practice/clinical supervision to monitor standards ofservice user care and documentation. Assist with the appropriate screening of referrals and provideinformation for referrers, service uses and carers Provide short-term, evidence based practices and fixed term interventions Support the delivery of education and self-help materials within a variety of locations. Develop and maintain effective working partnerships with services inother statutory and non-statutory organisations Assist in the development and implementation of integrated carepathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referralsand models of care. Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service usershealth, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting eachservice users personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs. Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Truststandards. Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practiceand principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code ofprofessional conduct and Trust Medicines Code. Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multidisciplinary team. Participate and promote positive intra-agency working. Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development,implementation and evaluation of programmes of care withoutsupervision and act as Named Nurse as required. Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care basedon sound research findings. Where indicated and following completion of the relevant training thepractitioner will act as a non-medical prescriber, at all times workingwithin their sphere of clinical competence. MANAGERIAL Deputise for the Clinical Team Manager as requiredUndertake delegated responsibilities as agreed with Clinical Team Manager. Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operationalpractices, and procedures as appropriate. Participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff. Support the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operationalpolicy and philosophy for the clinical area. Ensure the principles of Clinical Governance are incorporated inservice delivery by maintaining a high quality service based on agreedclinical standards. Ensure that service users are cared for within the confines of theirrespective Mental Health Act status and adhere to the requirements ofthe MHA 1983 and the corresponding Code of Practice. Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective Care Coordination. Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are adhered to. Assist in the development of local protocols to ensure a high standardof service delivery is achieved and maintained. Support the process of staff participation in the formulation of newideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery. Provide statistical information as required. Ensure service users finances, money and valuables are cared for inaccordance with Trust Financial Policies and Codes of Practice. Assist in the maintenance and updating of the units equipmentinventories and service schedules. Ensure regular servicing, maintenance, repair or replacement as required adhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devices Agency regulations. Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team. Assist in the investigation of complaints and incidents in accordancewith Trust policy. Participate in Serious Untoward Incident investigations/reviews asrequired Co-ordinate utilities, equipment and services and report/refer issues torespective managers where necessary. Ensure that the nursing practice within the clinical area adheres to theTrusts policies and procedures. Participate in managerial supervision.Appropriate participation in managing performance for staff as required. Appropriate participation in managing attendance for staff as required. Person Specification Skills Essential Demonstrate sound leadership qualities and an understanding of management styles Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting Ability to delegate and coordinate Ability to work to deadlines Ability to utilise Assessment skills and tools effectively Ability to communicate in a variety of settings. Ability to maintain accurate and up to date clinical records Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues Effective time & workload management Ability to work to deadlines Ability to identify and minimise risk effectively IT skills Desirable Project Management Engaging difficult to reach patient groups. Formulation of reports Presentation skills Resource and Budget Values Essential Continuous Improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented Experience/ Knowledge Essential Experience of working with persons with dementia. Experience of mentorship, supervision and co-ordination of staff. Experience of working as a Nurse in Charge. Experience of Care Planning process Working in a multi-agency framework Demonstrate a contribution to change management process Experience in positive leadership of a team Demonstrate experience of problem solving approaches The principles of person centred dementia care Mental Health Act (1983) Effective Care Coordination Relevant National policies and guidance Evidence based and reflective practice Mental Capacity Act Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection. Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines Desirable Working within a memory clinic setting Qualifications Essential Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained), on the appropriate part of the NMC register or equivalent HPC register and hold a current NMC/HPC registration Desirable Post registration training in relevant field Assessor/Mentorship Training Leadership/Management training Person Specification Skills Essential Demonstrate sound leadership qualities and an understanding of management styles Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting Ability to delegate and coordinate Ability to work to deadlines Ability to utilise Assessment skills and tools effectively Ability to communicate in a variety of settings. Ability to maintain accurate and up to date clinical records Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues Effective time & workload management Ability to work to deadlines Ability to identify and minimise risk effectively IT skills Desirable Project Management Engaging difficult to reach patient groups. Formulation of reports Presentation skills Resource and Budget Values Essential Continuous Improvement Accountability Respectfulness Enthusiasm Support High professional standards Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Strong customer service belief Transparency and honesty Discreet Change oriented Experience/ Knowledge Essential Experience of working with persons with dementia. Experience of mentorship, supervision and co-ordination of staff. Experience of working as a Nurse in Charge. Experience of Care Planning process Working in a multi-agency framework Demonstrate a contribution to change management process Experience in positive leadership of a team Demonstrate experience of problem solving approaches The principles of person centred dementia care Mental Health Act (1983) Effective Care Coordination Relevant National policies and guidance Evidence based and reflective practice Mental Capacity Act Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection. Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines Desirable Working within a memory clinic setting Qualifications Essential Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained), on the appropriate part of the NMC register or equivalent HPC register and hold a current NMC/HPC registration Desirable Post registration training in relevant field Assessor/Mentorship Training Leadership/Management training 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. 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. 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 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Address The Brooker Centre Hospital Way RUNCORN WA7 2DA Employer's website https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)