Job summaryThe dementia nurse will play a key role in undertaking detailed holistic assessments of people who have memory concerns, supporting family members/carers and providing information.
You will work across the central Bedfordshire MAS teams, undertaking assessments, supporting with treatment plans and liaising with the Multidisciplinary team comprising of consultants, psychologists, occupational therapist and other clinicians in the team.
The post holder will be accountable for ensuring that high quality patient care is delivered at all times and contribute to wider service developments.
Main duties of the jobThe dementia nurse will play a key role in undertaking detailed holistic assessments of people who have memory concerns, supporting family members/carers and providing information.
You will work across the central Bedfordshire MAS teams, undertaking assessments, supporting with treatment plans and liaising with the Multidisciplinary team comprising of consultants, psychologists, occupational therapist and other clinicians in the team.
The post holder will be accountable for ensuring that high quality patient care is delivered at all times and contribute to wider service developments.
About usOur mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job responsibilitiesThe dementia nurse will undertake detailed holistic assessments of people who have memory concerns.
Supporting family members/carers and providing information.
You will work across the whole of central Bedfordshire MAS teams
Ability to work autonomously and within MDT setting.
To work with the multi-disciplinary team in developing plans that offer supportive crisis care in the least restrictive way.
Be responsible for the maintenance and accurate recording of patient information in the documentation systems and to ensure the effective dissemination of service user information throughout the multidisciplinary team.
Liaise and establish good working relationships with colleagues in Primary Care services, Social Services, Community Mental Health Teams, Assertive Outreach, In-Patient services, Criminal Justice, Voluntary Sector and other agencies as appropriate
Ensure that you are suitably skilled in addressing the physical health needs of service users.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssentialDesirableQualificationsEssential- Registered mental health nurse
DesirableThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
