Overview
Slough OPMH has an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse who wishes to join our dynamic Memory Clinic team. You will provide nursing support to the memory clinic MDT by undertaking initial assessments and reviews of patients referred to the memory clinic either at the clinic or in the patient's own home/care home. You must have knowledge of older people with mental health problems and/or cognitive difficulties. You will be required to travel within the community for the performance of your duties. We are a friendly, dynamic and supportive team and you will have regular access to supervision and peer support in your role, as well as opportunities to prioritise your wellbeing. You will be supported by our commitment to continuing personal development, and as such these are only two of many very exciting opportunities that Slough OPMH has to offer. Slough Memory Clinic is proud to be an accredited Memory Clinic by the Royal College of Psychiatrists Memory Services National Accreditation Programme (MSNAP). Combined with being an 'Outstanding', well-led, organisation, and having an 'Outstanding' Older Adults Community Mental Health Team in our latest CQC inspection. The post holder would therefore be expected to work towards helping the service maintain these accolades of high standards.
Responsibilities
* To work as a Memory Clinic Nurse in the Slough Memory Clinic.
* To undertake initial assessments and reviews of patients referred to the memory clinic, including risk assessments, completing assessment scales and associated social care needs.
* To undertake home visits / telephone / virtual appointments to monitor cognition, BPSD and medication.
* Liaise directly with GPs to ensure appropriate handover of care after review.
* Provide support and information to carers on medication and its management, educating both patients and carers to understand the illness and its prognosis.
* Contribute to the overall functioning of the Memory Clinic.
About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values
* Caring for and about you is our top priority
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services
* Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing and benefits
* Flexible working options to support work-life balance
* 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities
* Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
* Free parking across Trust sites
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