Job summaryWe cannot accept overseas applicants for this role, you must be a UK resident.The Integrated Care Homes Service is looking for a Band 6 RMN to join the Dementia Outreach Element of the service.As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will be working across Nottingham City, working with care home staff providing support and care to people with dementia living in care homes who have complex health problems. The services overarching aim is to ensure that care home residents and staff have an improved experience through high quality care and access to familiar health professionals.As an experienced RMN, you will be required to have a wide range of clinical knowledge and experience to be able to undertake specialist mental health assessments and contribute to multi-disciplinary treatment planning. In addition to this you will provide advice, education and teaching to providers of residential/nursing care for people with dementia.Experience of community working is essential. An understanding of the needs of people with dementia in care homes is desirable.As this role is based across Nottingham City, you will be required to hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.To find out more about the role of the Mental Health Nurse we welcome pre-arranged insight visits to find out more about the service.To arrange an insight visit please contact Angela Saxton, Team Manager on 07818254528Main duties of the jobAs a RMN you will be a caseload holder of patients with dementia, living in care homes. You will also case manage clients in receipt of fully funded continuing NHS Healthcare, funded by Nottingham City ICB and living in care homes in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, and Erewash.You will be responsible for continuing the on-going development of high standards of clinical practice and expertise, contributing to the implementation of specific changes to practice and service protocols.The service plays a key role in implementing the Enhanced Care in Care Homes Framework by providing support to care home staff, this includes delivering training and education sessions to staff within the care home setting to upskill and empower them.This integrated service comprises of community nurses, dementia outreach nurses, AHPs and specialist nurse practitioners, and works closely with the wider MDT. This includes GPs, pharmacists, the care home staff and specialist services. We work closely with other healthcare providers and Local Authorities across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and the care homes in the implementation of the Enhanced Care in Care Home Framework.You will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be able to work autonomously using your own initiative to deliver care within a supportive team environment. It is essential that candidates have post registration experience in mental health.About usWe are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to make a difference in peoples lives.CityCare value the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please contact Human Resources on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob PurposeTo be part of a specialist Dementia Outreach Team, within the Integrated Care Homes Service, for clients with dementia in residential/nursing care by providing specialist nursing/health advice, treatment and teaching/education as appropriate.To act as care co-ordinator to clients.To assess/review/monitor clients with a diagnosis of dementia living in nursing and residential homesTo maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.To be responsible for continuing the ongoing development of high standards of clinical practice and expertise within the service contributing to implementation of specific changes to practice and service protocols and making a professional contribution to the work of a multi-disciplinary teamTo advise and support care home staff in maintaining the residents wellbeing and engagement.To manage/care coordinate a caseload of patients, and provide advice, education and teaching sessions to providers of residential/nursing care.DimensionsTo be part of a multi-disciplinary Integrated Care Homes Service, responsible for the delivery of specialist support to older people with dementia and their carers in residential/nursing homes during times of crisis or difficulty, with the emphasis on improving quality of life and mental wellbeing.To supervise less experienced clinical staff, support staff and students working with the Post Holder. To supervise, educate and assess the performance of students as required ensuring the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification.To increase the capacity, confidence, competence and willingness of partner organisations to provide the right level of care to this vulnerable client group and by doing so increase standards of care, improve quality of life, increase independence and choice.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical1. To provide comprehensive healthcare input for clients referred to the service, including prioritisation, assessment, planning, advice, treatment, evaluation and discharge.2. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of clients and to organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.3. To appropriately delegate and supervise duties to unqualified members of staff using agreed protocols.4. To undertake initial assessments and care-co-ordinator responsibilities as part of the Outreach Team.5.To monitor and review medication where appropriate.6. To case manage clients in receipt of fully funded continuing healthcare funded by Nottingham City CCG.7. To support patients on long term discharge to residential/nursing homes and to support clients/families through this transition.8. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your work, including the management of clients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the clients and support more junior staff to do likewise.9. To determine by assessment and liaison with other relevant agencies the advice, education and treatment requirements of each client. This may include dealing with complex and conflicting opinions within the multi-disciplinary multi-agency team.10. To provide highly specialised advice, teaching and training to other members of the Integrated Team regarding the management of clients with problems related to dementia.11. To train, supervise and manage more junior staff, support staff and students. To supervise, educate and assess the performance students as required ensuring the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification.12. To provide education/teaching to residential and nursing homes relating to dementia care across a range of healthcare needs.13. To have the ability to gain valid informed consent and to identify through assessment, clients who lack capacity, and work within a legal framework with clients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.14. To work as a lone practitioner with supervision from the clinical lead, the Team Manager will also provide support as required.15. To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to clients, carers and other professionals to ensure a consistent approach to client care.16. To assist the Clinical Lead in identifying, writing and agreeing protocols as required.Professional1. To participate in the development of good practice within Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC under the guidance of the Clinical Lead.2. To demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice.3. To be responsible for own Continuing Professional Development under the supervision of the clinical lead, keeping abreast of new trends and developments, incorporating them into your work as necessary. Attend relevant conferences and internal/external training courses. Support more junior staff to do likewise.4. To maintain a high level of standards and work to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.5. To actively participate in the services training strategy, including in-service training, Trust and multi-agency training. To participate by attendance and presentation at staff meetings, tutorials and training sessions.6. To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to the work situation.7. To assist with development and participation in the teams audit projects, evidence based practice projects and outcome measures, either individually or with other senior therapists. To make recommendations for change.8. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development plans as both appraiser and appraise.OrganisationalTo support the Team Manager in implementing targets and objectives to assist in the ongoing development of the service. To participate in service evaluation and advice on the service needs of the client population.To be responsible for management duties when requested by senior staff.To liaise effectively with other professionals and agencies to enhance rehabilitation within the boundaries of Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC.To assist the day-to-day delivery of the dementia outreach service including prioritisation of support staff duties. Also organising own diary and time management.To ensure the health and safety of staff and clients at all times in accordance with Health & Safety Legislation and Organisational Policy and Procedures. To adhere to all other Organisational Policies and Procedures.To attend team meetings and meetings with other agencies as required.To use information technology on a daily basis and participate in identified data collection and statistics and to maintain clear, concise and timely records in line with the service policy.To actively participate in Lone Worker Tracking procedures.To have and promote a positive attitude to change and change management.To play an active role in supporting and facilitating change where appropriate.To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required.Person SpecificationExperienceEssentialExperience of working with patients with complex dementia needs.Experience of team working and caseload managementEvidence of good interpersonal and leadership skillsAbility to work within a culturally diverse populationDesirablePostgraduate experience in a primary care setting.Special RequirementsEssentialAbility to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the serviceAbility to work out of hoursFull driving licence and the ability to travel between locations.QualificationsEssentialRMNLevel 1 on the NMC registerPost registration mental health experienceMentorship QualificationDesirableNMPCommunity experienceKnowledge and skillsEssentialUp to date general clinical knowledgeCurrent knowledge of Local, Regional and National policiesEvidence of continuous professional developmentEffective communication skills, verbal and non-verbalAble to record accurately, clearly and concisely, within electronic and paper patient records.Experience of supervising and supporting health professionals including delivering teaching sessionsAbility to work as an autonomous practitionerEvidence of working with external agencies, including care homes and networking skillsAbility to work autonomouslyGood Time management skillsFlexibility to fit in with the needs of the serviceAble to work under pressureTo work as part of a teamDesirableDevelopment of services to meet community needsPresentation skillsKnowledge or experience of audit, evaluation and researchDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNottingham CityCare Partnership CICAddressAspect House, Aspect Business Park26 Bennerley RoadBulwellNottinghamshireNG6 8WREmployer's websitehttps://www.nottinghamcitycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)