Overview
Are you a caring and compassionate individual looking to make a positive difference to patient care?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Kingsley Ward Team, our inpatient dementia assessment unit at Hollins Park Hospital, Warrington. Our ward provides a high standard of assessment and treatment for those with Dementia and BPSD (Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia).
You will gain valuable experience and skills across the field of Dementia, incorporating both physical and mental health. You will be motivated to make a real difference in the lives of people living with dementia, where passion, empathy, strong communication and excellent teamwork are essential qualities for this role.
Responsibilities
* Co‑ordinate the care of service users, carrying out assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of their care under the guidelines of the Care Programme Approach
* Ensure that the service user’s care plan is developed to meet the assessed need of the individual
* Liaise with family members, carers and significant others when completing the assessment and developing a care plan
* Develop a risk management plan for service users, ensuring all significant people are aware of the plan and are actioning it appropriately
* Direct unqualified staff to ensure delivery of a high standard of care to service users
* Participate in setting standards for care based on sound evidence and research findings
* Participate in the systematic monitoring and evaluation of service users that you have responsibility for with guidance from a supervisor
* Communicate with other members of the multi‑disciplinary team to ensure the communication of any relevant information which has an impact on the service user’s care
* Use verbal and non‑verbal communication skills gained through training or experience to impart sensitive information
* Check understanding of information where there are often barriers to effective communication due to distress, psychiatric symptoms or where English is not the first language
* Use skills gained through training and experience to give and receive information to other individuals with regards to a service user’s care in the reviews and multi‑disciplinary meetings. These individuals may be external to the Trust
* Have knowledge of the Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act and other relevant legislation
* Support service users and their carers when the Mental Health Act is being used to admit the service user to hospital. Ensure that service user rights under the Mental Health Act are effectively communicated to them and outcomes documented
* Provide and co‑ordinate the provision of a range of therapeutic activities for service users and monitor their effectiveness
* Take responsibility for the safe administration of medication to service users ensuring that the Trust policies and procedures and the Nursing & Midwifery Council regulations are adhered to
Qualifications
Key competencies required include strong communication, teamwork, knowledge of dementia care, risk management, and familiarity with the Mental Health Act / Mental Capacity Act. Applicants should demonstrate an ability to coordinate care in a multidisciplinary setting and to direct and support unqualified staff. Further details may be agreed with the line manager.
Benefits
Mersey Care provides specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Closing Date
This advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025
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