Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 Band 6 RMN's to work within the Dementia and Delirium Team. We provide a service to the acute hospitals and a countywide community service too. The posts on offer are both 22.5 hours per week- permanent position.
The post holder will provide a lead role as a Specialist Mental Health practitioner to people (over 65 years) for the Dementia and Delirium service (D&D) within Northampton General Hospital, Kettering General Hospital and the commnuity.
The D&D service specialises in assisting with complex discharge planning for people with dementia and/or delirium who are acute hospital patients. The D&D model works closely with inpatient and community services in order to support patients and their families with the most appropriate discharge plan helping reduce delayed discharges and giving the patient the best chance of returning home.
The role will include completing triage screening and nursing/social assessments of people who have been referred to the D&D team with complex needs as well as advising on treatment plans, undertaking risk assessments and assisting with planning packages of care. There will be a need for MDT and collaborative work with a range of other providers. The post holder will provide mental health nursing interventions to individuals as appropriate and provide an expert advisory role to colleagues in the General and community Hospitals. The post holder will be involved in the on-going development of the Dementia and delirium service.
We also support the provision of delirium step down beds based within a nursing home environment.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Responsibilities
* Provide a lead role as a Specialist Mental Health practitioner for people over 65 years in the Dementia and Delirium service (D&D) within Northampton General Hospital, Kettering General Hospital and the community.
* Contribute to complex discharge planning and work to reduce delayed discharges and support patients to return home where possible.
* Perform triage screening, nursing and social assessments for referrals to the D&D team with complex needs.
* Advise on treatment plans, undertake risk assessments and assist with planning packages of care.
* Engage in MDT and collaborative work with a range of other providers.
* Provide mental health nursing interventions as appropriate and act as an expert adviser to colleagues in the General and community Hospitals.
* Participate in ongoing development of the Dementia and Delirium service.
* Support the provision of delirium step-down beds in a nursing home environment.
Note: This summary reflects the information provided in the job description. For more details, refer to the document under Supporting Documents.
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