Job overview

Do you want to be part of a team that really makes a difference?

The Intensive Community Support for Dementia ( ICSD East) are able to offer an exciting opportunity  for  a full time Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join this dynamic team in a permanent position.

ICSD is a hospital avoidance team that aim to provide a high standard of patient centred care for people with a diagnosis of Dementia to enable them to be cared for in their own home or other community settings.

ICSD East is a specialist community dementia team, with medical and occupational therapy input, and is a great mix of autonomous and team work and where everyone's contribution is valued. The team is based at Alderney Hospital and visits patients within the East of Dorset. 

The team supports the Older People’s Community Mental Health Teams in managing their most complex cases and are highly effective in preventing unnecessary admissions and assisting safe planned discharges to and from the organic wards at Alderney Hospital. They do this through the provision of rapid, specialist and intensive short-term, care-planned support at home.

The team works closely with carers and other agencies in older people’s health and social care services and also supports the discharges of people with dementia from the organic wards at Alderney Community Hospital into community placements to ensure they are discharged effectively. 

Main duties of the job

Do you have what we are looking for?

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse who wants a fulfilling role where they can really use their skills, knowledge and expertise to make a positive difference to people living with dementia in Dorset. Ideally we are looking for RNMHs but if you are an experienced RGN or RNLD with evidence of community and dementia experience then your application would be welcomed.

You will need to be a dynamic and highly motivated nurse, with exceptional assessment, risk management and care formulation skills who has experience of working with older adults and dementia health in a multi-disciplinary setting. You will have a very high standard of communication skills and clinical decision-making, as this is essential in this role. ICSD is a ‘virtual ward’ and senior nursing staff must be able to process information in a variety of ways accurately and quickly.

Part of the Clinical Team Leader role is Gatekeeping the Organic beds at Alderney hospital, Co-Ordinating the shift, ensuring all visits are covered, triaging new referrals and ensuring the patient is assessed within our timeframes. You will also be responsible for junior staff on shift and supporting them while they are on visits.

If you are looking for a challenging, varied and rewarding job this could be the post for you and we would welcome you to come and meet us and apply.

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. 

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. 

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.