Older Peoples Community Mental Health Nurse

To promote and maintain the highest attainable standard of nursing care in a community setting.

To support the band 6 nursing team with implementation of evidence based interventions from a plan of care

Perform re-assessments of clients to include risk and crisis plans

To maintain close working relationships with referring agencies.

To deputise for the Team Leader when required.

To carry a caseload of patients with both functional and organic issues as identified through the team systems process.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https: //www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https: //workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https: //youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https: //www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration; - Mental Health specific nursing qualification

Desirable: - Registered teaching /training qualification

Experience

Essential: - Demonstrable experience including working successfully with Older people suffering with Dementia and functional mental illness.

Desirable: - Evidence of inter-agency working, Lead professional organisation.

Knowledge

Essential: - Experience of cognitive testing, complex assessments, working with family and carers.; - Management of cognitive enhancer treatments.

Desirable: - Experience in providing both clinical and management supervision

Skills

Desirable: - Specialised skills e.g. appraising, interviewing, counselling skills.; - Report writing, knowledge of Policies and Procedures for the Trust