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Memory and Later life services are available throughout Cumbria. They offer assessment and a range of evidence based interventions in a variety of settings including the person's home, GP surgery, Care Home, clinic or hospital, depending upon the individuals' circumstances. The service is for anyone who has new or suspected memory problems, including those with a diagnosis of dementia, and people in later life who have anxiety, depression or psychosis made more complex by physical health needs.
Job Responsibility:
To be responsible for the review and management of a caseload of patients who have substantial and complex needs
Provide specialist clinical advice to patients, families, carers, staff, statutory agencies, third sector partner agencies and the public
Provide high quality assessment and care, alongside offering the wider team support, advice and supervision
Work collaboratively with patients to develop care plans, recovery and wellbeing plans
Ensuring patients have access to regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt care plans as necessary
Consider carer needs and ensure carer and family are involved in care planning where appropriate
Deliver evidenced based clinical interventions
Work as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team ensuring that high quality individualised care is delivered which ensures safety and a commitment to promoting recovery and wellbeing and maximising independence
Coordinate treatment planning, interventions, clinical reviews and discharge planning
Provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity
Incorporate a patient centred philosophy into nursing practice and patient centred collaborative care
Requirements:
Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post and in Older Adults pathways
Proven track record of post registration clinical experience
Mentor Training
Experience of trauma informed care, Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection
Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation
Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives
12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need
Proven ability to complete comprehensive assessment of complex mental health needs
Risk Assessment Skill & Management
Identify treatment options as per NICE Guidelines
High standard of written and verbal communication
Ability to work under pressure
Nice to have:
Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
Experience of working within a community team
Non-Medical Prescribing
Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours