Dementia & Delirium Service - Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join the Dementia and Delirium Team. The post holder will either hold a recognised Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or demonstrate a commitment to achieving this following appointment.

Main duties of the job

The Dementia and Delirium Service supports the admission, assessment, treatment and discharge of people with dementia and delirium across Turnfurlong, Spinneyfields, Apollo House and community settings across Northamptonshire. The service specialises in supporting patients with complex health and social care needs, facilitating safe and effective discharge planning and reducing delayed discharges.

The post holder will provide specialist mental health assessment, treatment planning, prescribing expertise, risk assessment and discharge support for patients with dementia and/or delirium. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the role supports patients and carers to achieve the most appropriate outcomes while promoting independence and maintaining quality of life.

The role also contributes to service development, education, audit, quality improvement and the promotion of evidence-based practice across adult services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.