Memory Service and Day Unit Practitioner

An exciting opportunity to become part of Tameside & Glossop Memory Service and Day Unit for a Band 5 Practitioner. The post holder will work across both services offering assessment and post diagnosis support for adults with a cognitive impairment. The role will also include supporting, assessing and risk management of complex MH needs within a day hospital setting. The Memory Service provides assessment and diagnosis of suspected memory conditions, initiation, and recommending Cholinesterase Inhibitor treatments for Alzheimer's Disease as well as post diagnosis support and groups within our Day unit. The position will offer specialist assessments and interventions working in an MDT. There is opportunity to work within the day unit to support individuals during acute mental health crisis and assist the MDT to manage risks. The post will work closely with senior clinical staff to promote highest standards and values across the unit.,

• To perform assessments on receipt of referrals, this maybe in clinic or the
persons home.
• To complete trust approved MH assessments and risk screening for persons referred to Memory clinic or the day unit.
• Complete cognitive and other screening as indicated by presentation and
interpret to inform a MH assessment.
• Complete investigation request forms and liaise with other professional
colleagues involved in the patients care.
• Support the patient and carer through the diagnosis process. Be able to
facilitate carer education and support sessions.
• To ensure any Safeguarding incidents are dealt with and reported according to
Pennine Care policy.
• To contribute to audits as directed by team manager.
• Collaborate with other colleagues and services to develop and embed the offer of post-diagnostic dementia support for service users and carers. E.g., Memory Information groups and the offer of formal Cognitive Stimulation Therapy provided from Whittaker Day Unit.
• Assist and help Maintain the current standards from the accreditation process of The Royal College of Psychiatrists: Memory Services National Accreditation Programme (MSNAP) for the Memory Service on a rolling programme., Clinical
• To carry a clinical caseload of which are key worked alongside senior staff.
• To demonstrate clinical and practice interventions, supervision and modelling good practice.
• To understand physical health conditions and the impact they can have on
mental health
• To assist in ensuring that the teams are upholding and implementing clinical standards for the care of people with mental health needs within both Memory Service and Whittaker Day Unit.
• Engage and establish an empathic rapport with individuals with a wide spectrum of mental health conditions in both settings
• To undertake the different components of mental health assessments for a range of conditions including robust risk assessments and management of risk following assessment
• To promote appropriate patient engagement and carer involvement.
• To support MDT meetings as required.
• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of a range of clinical pathways for people with dementia and those with functional mental health issues.
• Be able to effectively support non-mental health colleagues from a range of disciplines.
Hints and tips for completing your application can be found here. Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website. What happens after your application has been received? You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email. What happens if I am offered the position after interview? The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email. What pre-employment checks will I need to complete? By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to NHS Employment Check Standards. The checks are: + Identity verification + Right to work check + Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role) + Professional registration and/or qualification check + Occupational health assessment + Employment history and reference validation All applicants external to NHS will be required to provide HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks. If you are offer a position with is and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with government guidance. If the role you have been offer is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn. What happens when pre-employment checks are complete? Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. Other important information + We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring. + If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post. + If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application. + Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges. + We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure you application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity.

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All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including: + Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. + Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance + Access to Continued Professional Development + Involvement in improvement and research activities + Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service + Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel