Overview
Clinically, you will have a caseload as named worker for patients who are currently under titration clinics for medication in relation to a Dementia diagnosis. These would include physical health monitoring, risk management and reduction with service users and their carers/family. You must be flexible in your approach with service users and have a knowledge of physical health. The team is multi-disciplinary and works closely with other mental health service providers. There are ample opportunities for professional development and regular supervision and support in place.
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Role requirements
* Non-Medical Prescriber with at least 2 years’ experience of working with service users as a Registered Nurse or Non-Medical Prescriber. Community work experience or older adults experience would be an advantage. Applicants must have obtained a qualification for Non-Medical Prescribing or must be undertaking the course at present with a view to qualify in 2026.
* The successful candidate will be part of an evolving service that has the needs of the older adult population at its heart. The post holder must have excellent communication skills, good knowledge and understanding of Dementia and the prescribing of cholinesterase inhibitors. We are looking for candidates who have excellent clinical skills and knowledge and a positive approach towards people living well with dementia and other mental health needs.
About us
Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve. As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:
* Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
* Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
* Extensive community physical health and well-being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management.
The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children's nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services. For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services. LSCFT support flexible working, and we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time. The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work. Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
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