West London NHS Trust
Community Psychiatric Nurse
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SEEKING AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY IN DEMENTIA SPECIALISM
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We are looking for committed and enthusiastic nurses to join our Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Specialism (CIDS) which provides community-based treatment and care to all adults developing cognitive deficits and those with dementia. The role of the Community Nurse is to work in partnership with patients and their families/carers to enable them to lead fulfilling lives.
To provide specialist assessments, reviews, and nursing interventions to patients accessing CIDS. The post holder will demonstrate an understanding of clinical interventions relevant to the care group, to include education, care plans, risk management, and discharge planning, working closely with families/carers and partner agencies to facilitate this. The post holder will always work to promote the safety and the wellbeing of patients and their families/carers.
COMMUNITY NURSE ROLE BAND 6 - HOUNSLOW
Salary £45,952.85 - £54,254.00 per annum including 15% HCAS
The post holder will demonstrate an understanding of clinical assessments and interventions relevant to dementia care and will always work to promote the safety and the wellbeing of service users and their families/carers. Candidates will need to demonstrate understanding of the needs of older people living with dementia and physical health care challenges.
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Your role within the team would be to lead the delivery of care including:
- Cognitive assessments
- Education
- Care plans
- Discharge planning
for patients with potential dementia and complex health needs. You will provide clinical supervision to staff and students. You will receive superb training and development opportunities. Working with this client group can be challenging and requires someone who is able to employ reflection and evidence-based learning to enhance their own and the wider team’s knowledge and skills. You will receive monthly supervision to support your development and practice.
West London NHS Trust
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
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Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow, and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
For further details / informal visits
Contact:
- Name: Sara Fenu
- Job title: Old Age Consultant Psychiatrist
- Email address: sara.fenu1@nhs.net
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