Dementia Community RMN — Impactful Band 5 Nurse

Dorset Healthcare; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Poole is seeking a full-time Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join a dynamic team dedicated to supporting individuals living with dementia. The role involves providing intensive support in the community, managing complex cases, and collaborating closely with other health professionals. Ideal candidates will have experience in dementia care and excellent communication skills. The organization offers a supportive environment, flexible working hours, and various benefits including annual leave and NHS discounts.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave, rising to 33

Excellent NHS pension scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Free training and career coaching

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults and dementia in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Proven ability to work flexibly across a range of shifts.
• Must pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist and intensive short-term support at home for dementia patients.
• Support discharges of people with dementia from wards into community placements.
• Collaborate with other health and social care agencies.

Skills

Assessment skills

Risk management

Communication skills

Clinical decision-making

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RNMH)

Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD)

Job description

A community health organization in Poole is seeking a full-time Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join a dynamic team dedicated to supporting individuals living with dementia. The role involves providing intensive support in the community, managing complex cases, and collaborating closely with other health professionals. Ideal candidates will have experience in dementia care and excellent communication skills. The organization offers a supportive environment, flexible working hours, and various benefits including annual leave and NHS discounts.