Job summary
We are eager to recruit a Nurse passionate about older people's mental health and quality service delivery and care. The postholder will work with the wider MDT, internal and external stakeholders including care homes and families to support those who are experiencing a crisis and present with behaviours which challenge within their own environments.
The post holder will clinically support our service users and the team working with older people who have a mental health diagnosis or dementia to get their needs met in a proactive manner.
The successful candidate will be experienced working with older people with mental health needs and or dementia.
We welcome your application and any questions you may have.
Main duties of the job
Bradford is the 6th Largest city in the UK. The trust patch is spread across urban Bradford City into rural Settle and beyond. The area is culturally diverse with over 140 languages spoken and we serve a population who have origins from the South Asian continent and Eastern Europe.
Communities with our catchment range are from some of the most deprived to the most affluent, from inner city to rural farmlands and market towns. Working for BDCFT creates opportunities to work with people who face a range of challenges and present with degrees of complexities. BDCFT aspires to be trauma informed in its provision of treatment and care to both the people referred, their families and our staff. We have a strong emphasis on staff well-being and governance.
The care home and outreach teams are currently undergoing a period of transformation, we therefore seek a someone who is not only passionate about working with older people who have a mental health condition or have been diagnosed with dementia and are currently presenting with behaviours which challenge; but also passionate about driving forward quality care.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
1. Registered RMN, Current Registration on part 3 or part 13 of NMC Register.
2. Experience of working with People who have Dementia.
Desirable
3. Dementia Qualification
Experience
Essential
4. Experience of working with people with complex care needs associated with their Dementia in the community.