Job summary
The Lincoln Community Dementia Service is looking for an Associate Practitioner with a keen interest in, or experience of, Older People's Mental Health and Dementia Services.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and dedicated team that provides assessment, treatment and ongoing monitoring for people living with dementia. The service is committed to promoting independence and supporting people to live well, both in their own homes and within care settings.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and are keen to make a positive difference to the lives of people with dementia and their families.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - sponsorship is not available. Please provide details of the visa type and expiry date in your application. Failure to provide the required information will result in your application being rejected.

Main duties of the job
As an Associate Practitioner within the Community Dementia Service, you will provide community patient-led services and work with older adults who have mental health and complex dementia needs. This role works within a multidisciplinary team, and you will be a core part of that team. Main duties will include the monitoring and review of patients in line with the BPSD pathway.

About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.

You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!

We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.

Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life. Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more.

Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.

When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:

• Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Car leasing scheme
• NHS pension scheme
• Free eye tests
• Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants

Person Specification
Skills & Experience
Essential

• Previous relevant experience working with people with mental health problems at a nursing assistant grade or equivalent within a health and social care setting
• Knowledge of risk assessment principles.
• Experience in providing support for people in the community.
• Experience of working with people with mental health needs.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a dementia care setting or within dementia community services/ third sector providers

Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent in a health/social care related subject.
• Training in mental health awareness or other training relevant to this post.

Desirable

• Willingness to engage in training provided by the division and professional training to support this role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.

Employer details
Employer name: Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Witham Court Fen Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 8UZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Team Coordinator Lisa Cheesebrough, Lisa.cheesebrough1@nhs.net, 01522508332

Reference number: 274-12282-OA
Band: Band 4
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
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