Community Psychiatric Nurse

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Grove Green; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Grove Green is looking for a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse specialized in care for older adults. The role involves providing mental health assessments and interventions for individuals with complex needs, including dementia, within a diverse and supportive team. Applicants must hold a valid NMC registration and have knowledge in dementia care. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

27 days annual leave increasing with service

£1000 referral reward for recruitment

Flexible working

Statutory maternity, paternity or adoption leave

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration.
• Ability to understand and apply the Mental Capacity Act.
• Must be able to drive and use own vehicle for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist mental health care for older adults.
• Manage and report safeguarding concerns.
• Carry out cognitive and memory assessments.

Skills

NMC registration

Knowledge of legislative frameworks

Drivers licence

Dementia care knowledge

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to work in an intervention led service to promote wellbeing among older adults with mental health diagnoses? We are looking for Mental Health Nurses to be aligned to our older adult pathways of care which deliver memory assessments and intervention-based care for people with serious mental illness and/or dementia with associated behavioural or psychological needs. West Kent MHT+ is a diverse multi-cultural team that is looking to recruit a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse with experience in working with older adults. The successful applicant is to work within the team providing specialist mental health care for people with multiple and complex needs by offering interventions that promote wellbeing and recovery within an adult all-age service. If you are interested in developing your skills and delivering clinical care for people with dementia and/or complex emotional difficulties, depression, psychosis and other mental health presentations we are the team for you. Full training and support will be provided to ensure that you have the skills and confidence to deliver.

Main duties of the job

• To act as a Practice Assessor.
• To adhere to the NMC registration and revalidation requirements.
• To adhere to KMPTs policies, procedures and guidelines.
• To support and behave in a way that upholds KMPT Trust values.
• To assess, act on and report any safeguarding concerns.
• To optimise health and wellbeing; promoting self-care where possible, helping people to make choices about their needs and involve their carers where appropriate.
• You may be required to manage, administer medications and monitor their effects.
• You may be required to carry out specific duties relevant to the setting of community care depot and clozapine clinics.
• To provide interventions to promote recovery.
• To assess risk and identify client's needs.
• To assess and monitor complex physical health needs.
• To undertake or assist with cognitive and memory assessments.
• To join work with other agencies involved in the client's care, i.e. care homes, dementia support services, etc.
• Recording and reporting accurately any changes related to the patient's current behaviour and risks using red board meetings daily or to team managers and/or medics.
• Recording care given in a timely manner as per professional and local standards using approved KMPT systems.
• To supervise a range of other staff and their activities as delegated.
• Acting as a role model and supporting new team members through demonstration and explanation of tasks and techniques.
• Undertake and maintain all essential training to role

Working for our organisation

KMPT is an NHS and social care trust providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services. We care for service users across Kent and Medway and are committed to diversity and inclusive practice. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues dedicated to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

Detailed job description and person specification

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. MHT+ (previously CMHT) is an adult all-age service providing assessment, care and treatment to those with enduring mental illness. This vacancy will be to support the older age clients within the service; there may be times when you may be expected to support younger adults to meet the needs of the service.

Person specification

Shortlisting

Essential criteria

• NMC registration
• Significant knowledge of and ability to apply relevant legislative frameworks and policies relating to care e.g. Mental Capacity Act
• Full drivers licence, with access to own vehicle to be able to facilitate home visits across West Kent
• Knowledge and understanding of the NMC Code of Conduct
• Further training in dementia care or other related field

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working within the NHS.
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions
• Experience of undertaking memory testing / cognitive assessments

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Nursing qualification

Desirable criteria

• Additional Dementia Training

KMPT Staff Benefits

• NHS pension scheme: Your employer pays 23.7% towards your pension and life assurance benefits.
• Annual leave for Agenda for Change: 27 days on appointment, increasing with service length; plus bank holidays.
• Recommend a friend campaign: £1000 referral reward for successful recruitment.
• Flexible working
• Statutory and occupational maternity, paternity or adoption leave
• Other paid/unpaid leave