Community Psychiatric Nurse - County Dementia Outreach Service

A key aspect of the Community Psychiatric Nurse role will be advising and supporting care home staff to improve their skills and confidence to manage behaviours and promote person centred care planning. Specialist knowledge of the nursing issues associated with dementia in a residential setting and a high level of communication skills are crucial. The County Dementia Outreach service covers the County of Nottinghamshire and operates within a "virtual team" service model with clinicians being based within locality based community mental health teams., A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Experienced, NMC registered Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse with substantial experience of working with people with dementia in an inpatient/ residential setting and or community setting
Advising & support care home staff to improve their skills and confidence to manage behaviours & promote person centred care planning
Specialist knowledge of the nursing issues associated with dementia in a residential setting, high level of communication skills are crucial as are good written, verbal and IT skills
Robust understanding of risk assessment and management, experience of managing a case load essential
Demonstrate understanding of the mental and physical health and social needs of the client group, demonstrate a working understanding of Safeguarding issues and DOLs.
Time management and organisational skills and ability to work under pressure, nursing student mentor.

Mansfield & Ashfield Community Mental Health Services is an established service offering assessment and treatment for older people with mental health difficulties and for people of any age with organic diagnosis within the Mansfield & Ashfield locality.
The County Dementia Outreach Service operates within a "virtual team" model with clinicians being based within community mental health teams. We utilise dementia friendly, non-pharmacological, person centred care approaches working collaboratively with our residents, their loved ones and care home staff to enhance wellbeing. Our remit is to reduce distress and behaviours of concern. We aim to reduce inappropriate admissions to hospital and maintain appropriate care placements. If you think this sounds interesting we would welcome an informal chat or insight visit to encourage application., #TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
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