Dementia & Delirium Service - Registered Mental Health Nurse

The Dementia and Delirium Service supports the admission, assessment, treatment and discharge of people with dementia and delirium across Turnfurlong, Spinneyfields, Apollo House and community settings across Northamptonshire. The service specialises in supporting patients with complex health and social care needs, facilitating safe and effective discharge planning and reducing delayed discharges.

The post holder will provide specialist mental health assessment, treatment planning, prescribing expertise, risk assessment and discharge support for patients with dementia and/or delirium. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the role supports patients and carers to achieve the most appropriate outcomes while promoting independence and maintaining quality of life.

The role also contributes to service development, education, audit, quality improvement and the promotion of evidence-based practice across adult services.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Qualifications

Desirable: - nurse prescribing qualificiation

Knowledge & Experience