Dementia Outreach Support Worker inNottingham inNottingham PUBLISHED 19 NOV 2024
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The Mental Health Division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust comprises of three directorates; Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People and Specialist Services. More than 2,800 dedicated staff provide vital and integral healthcare services for our patients in a variety of settings, ranging from community through to acute wards, covering a vast geographical area.
We're investing heavily in our staff, facilities and patient care. As we move into this new chapter, we need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork. There has never been a better time to join our growing team.
We have exciting opportunities across different specialities and services, with an emphasis on career development and progression. We want to help our staff reach their full potential, and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to succeed.
Support the Dementia Outreach Service with the implementation of patient care plans, support and advice for care homes in the Broxtowe area.
Monitor and record individuals' mental health status and report any significant changes.
Assist individuals in developing and maintaining coping strategies to manage their symptoms.
Seeing patients who are permanent residents in Care Homes within the Broxtowe area.
Carrying out duty which involves making and receiving phone calls from care home staff offering support and guidance, reviewing their electronic records, and making entries.
Attending meetings face to face and on MS Teams.
Be a member of a multidisciplinary Team.
About usThis is an exciting opportunity, to be part of a specialist Outreach service for clients with dementia inresidential/nursing care providing specialist nursing/healthcare advice, treatment andteaching/education as appropriate under the guidance of professionally registered teammembers. To contribute to assessment and interventions carried out by the dementia outreach. to engage with the Enhanced Health in Care Homes Service (EHCH) andwith GPs in the local area.
Part of a multi-disciplinary Outreach service which works with both Independent Sector and Statutory Sector providers of Residential Care to Older People with dementia. To increase the capacity, confidence, competence and willingness of those organisations to provide the right level of care to this vulnerable client group and by doing so to increase standards of care, improve quality of life, increase independence and choice. You will be supported through training and supervision.
As this role is community based covering the Broxtowe area, afull UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsgAB9
The Mental Health Division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust comprises of three directorates; Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People and Specialist Services. More than 2,800 dedicated staff provide vital and integral healthcare services for our patients in a variety of settings, ranging from community through to acute wards, covering a vast geographical area.
We're investing heavily in our staff, facilities and patient care. As we move into this new chapter, we need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork. There has never been a better time to join our growing team.
We have exciting opportunities across different specialities and services, with an emphasis on career development and progression. We want to help our staff reach their full potential, and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to succeed.
Support the Dementia Outreach Service with the implementation of patient care plans, support and advice for care homes in the Broxtowe area.
Monitor and record individuals' mental health status and report any significant changes.
Assist individuals in developing and maintaining coping strategies to manage their symptoms.
Seeing patients who are permanent residents in Care Homes within the Broxtowe area.
Carrying out duty which involves making and receiving phone calls from care home staff offering support and guidance, reviewing their electronic records, and making entries.
Attending meetings face to face and on MS Teams.
Be a member of a multidisciplinary Team.
About us
This is an exciting opportunity, to be part of a specialist Outreach service for clients with dementia inresidential/nursing care providing specialist nursing/healthcare advice, treatment andteaching/education as appropriate under the guidance of professionally registered teammembers. To contribute to assessment and interventions carried out by the dementia outreach. to engage with the Enhanced Health in Care Homes Service (EHCH) andwith GPs in the local area.
Part of a multi-disciplinary Outreach service which works with both Independent Sector and Statutory Sector providers of Residential Care to Older People with dementia. To increase the capacity, confidence, competence and willingness of those organisations to provide the right level of care to this vulnerable client group and by doing so to increase standards of care, improve quality of life, increase independence and choice. You will be supported through training and supervision.
As this role is community based covering the Broxtowe area, afull UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsgAB9
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