Overview
A rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Community Mental Health Nurse (RMN) within the Younger Person’s Memory Service. This post is based within our Older Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline. In applying for this role, you will be a mental health nurse registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
The post holder will take a collaborative role in the assessment of cognitive difficulties in adults under 60, working in partnership with neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and allied health professionals throughout the diagnostic process. Where a diagnosis of dementia is confirmed, the nurse provides ongoing, coordinated input and support for the individual and their family throughout the dementia journey, including end-of-life care. If a diagnosis of dementia is excluded, the nurse will ensure appropriate signposting and discharge/follow up to relevant services which may include primary and/or secondary care services and/or third sector organisations. The successful applicant will join a small, supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to holistic assessment, accurate diagnosis and high-quality individualised care for younger people experiencing cognitive issues. Further to a diagnosis of dementia, you will work in partnership with multidisciplinary team colleagues within the Older Adult Mental Health Team in providing post diagnostic support and ongoing high quality, person-centred care, treatment and assessment for people affected by young onset dementia.
Responsibilities
* Support risk assessment and management in often sensitive or challenging situations on a lone working basis.
* Work in patients\' homes (primarily within West Fife) and in clinic settings, including regular attendance at the Younger Person’s Memory Service multidisciplinary team in clinic within Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy.
* Hold an own caseload and complete mental health and risk assessments, implementing and evaluating person-centred care plans.
* Demonstrate excellent team working and leadership skills, motivating others, and using initiative; adaptable to change with continual personal development.
* Assist with supervision and development of junior staff within the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team and provide Assessor/Supervisor roles for student nurses regularly.
* Support the Nurse Team Leader with delegated managerial tasks and use IT systems such as Microsoft Office and Morse.
* Participate in full induction and supervision of clinical and nurse line management.
* Travel across a large geographical area in a timely manner.
Qualifications and Skills
* Registered Mental Health Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
* Post-registration experience in community mental health, cognitive assessment and dementia care is welcomed.
* Knowledge of the eight Pillars model of community support in dementia and delivering early intervention to build resilience for people diagnosed with dementia and their families/carers is an asset.
* Strong communication skills, ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, and a commitment to ongoing personal development.
Requirements and Conditions
* PVG Scheme membership prior to appointment (Protecting Vulnerable Groups).
* Right to work in the United Kingdom; eligibility considerations for sponsorship where applicable.
* A willingness to travel and work across a large geographical area; flexible working patterns within office hours (Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00).
* Induction and access to supervision; opportunity to participate in clinical and nurse line management supervision.
* IT competence (e.g., Microsoft Office, Morse) as part of daily duties.
* Informal enquiries or visits can be arranged through the Nurse Team Leader.
We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity in the workforce.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate relevant permission to work in the country as supervised by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. NHS Scotland will check entitlement to work as part of pre-employment checks. Applicants should refer to GOV.UK for information on visa routes and right to work requirements.
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