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Assistant Practitioner
4 weeks ago
Job overview
We have an exciting secondment/fixed term opportunity for a registered healthcare practitioner (NMC or HCPC) to join our Community Nursing Service as a Dementia Specialist.
As a service we provide interventions for housebound patients aged 18 and over delivering personalised nursing care to those with complex and long-term conditions. The aim of our service is to enable patients to stay safe and well in their chosen environment and to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.
Our patients want to be at home and we want to keep them there.
Main duties of the job
In this role we are looking for someone to support the provision of highest quality dementia clinical care to patients and their carers through personal actions and continuous improvement.
You will work with the community team, identifying those patients under their care who might have dementia and enable them to develop the next steps in their assessment and or care.
You'll also provide leadership, advice and support in fostering a learning culture which values high quality patient care for those living with dementia.
If you want to hear more before you apply please give us a call and we would be happy to have an informal chat with you.
Working for our organisation
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC. We’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values C ompassionate A spirational R esponsive E xcellent
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we’re reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too Our will help you achieve your aspirations
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 16th April.
Find out more about the community difference
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Registered Practitioner (NMC/HCPC), Evidence of continuing professional development, Leadership/managerial qualification or equivalent experience, Mental Health qualification or equivalent experience, First Degree (health related subject)
Desirable criteria
•\tAdditional professional/management qualifications, Non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential criteria
At least five years’ experience of working with patients with dementia, Leadership and Managerial experience in a variety of community, residential and in-patient settings caring for people with dementia, Evidence of participating in organisational change that has led to changes in quality, Evidence of leading projects that promote enhanced care, Supervising and appraising subordinate staff
Desirable criteria
Evidence of working with dementia patients with complex needs and behaviours, Working with older adults with functional mental health needs and illnesses, Working within a multi-agency setting
Knowledge
Essential criteria
Knowledge of the common features of dementia and its more unusual presentations, Knowledge of the main dementia assessment tools and their use, Knowledge of referral and care pathways for assessment, Knowledge of the role and responsibility of other care providers to patient with dementia, Knowledge of appropriate care interventions relevant to a Community Trust setting
Knowledge continued
Essential criteria
Knowledge of relevant medical interventions for a patient with dementia, Knowledge of behavioural techniques to manage challenging behaviours in the least restrictive manner, Good working knowledge of contemporary health care issues and professional standards, Understanding of the complex dynamics of a multi-professional environment
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
Excellent oral and written communication skills, Project/change management experience, Excellent standard of report writing and action planning, Ability to communicate at all levels, Has natural authority and gains respect of others
Desirable criteria
Sound general management experience – budget management skills, business case preparation, staff management etc.
Skills and Abilities continued
Essential criteria
To be able to mentor and supervise others to achieve their maximum potential to achieve their objectives, Highly developed interpersonal skills, Ability to contribute effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, Ability to negotiate and influence, Ability to manage and promote change
Skills and Abilities continued
Essential criteria
Ability to work under pressure, Good IT skills
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
Communicating complex concepts and information in a simple and credible manner, Individual credibility, Influencing skills, Team player
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