NursingNetUK

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post-holder will:

• carry out memory assessments by using appropriate cognitive tools
• work with multi-disciplinary to team to deliver memory diagnosis, treatment and development of specialist care in accordance with NICE Guidelines and evidence-based practice to support work of the Early Memory Diagnosis and Support Service

- This will include frequent requirement for intense concentration.

The post-holder will:

• work under the EMDASS One-Stop Pathway facilitating clinics and completing home visits to deliver diagnosis and post-diagnosis support.
• devise care plans that promote patients independent living in the community.
• complete risk assessments that are clear, concise and detail plans to safely manage any risks that are identified.
• use a variety of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of the individual and the clinical setting and in their home setting.
• to provide ongoing post-diagnostic support for people where diagnosis indicates this to be relevant to their needs.
• where indicated by assessment, to discharge with appropriate care provisions and follow-up, with future review dates booked as appropriate.
• demonstrate a high standard of record keeping and documentation with adherence to Trust policies
• work with colleagues to develop and promote the service’s philosophy, framework of care delivery and strategic objectives.
• contribute to Mental Health/ Dementia strategy discussions/steering groups when requested by senior management.
• work with colleagues to develop and demonstrate clinical expertise and high standards of mental health practice.
• deliver care that is person centred reflecting current best practice, and challenges practice that may be detrimental to older people receiving high quality care.
• demonstrate extensive understanding of the legal and ethical issues in providing dementia care, in particular, having a good knowledge of the National Dementia Strategy.
• complete Revalidation as defined by NMC.

The post holder is responsible for:

• management, supervision, training and development of students/trainees or equivalent others and they are responsible for yearly appraisal.
• plan and organise their diaries, prioritise duties, and coordinate the care of the service users for whom they are allocated.
• give due regard to the health and safety, well-being, and interests of those who come in to contact with the team professionally.

 The post holder has a duty to:

• always promote and support staff’s personal health and wellbeing, this includes both physical and mental health and wellbeing.

The post holder has a responsibility to:

• access help in managing health and wellbeing.
• report any activity that may be fraudulent and be responsible for the completion of own extra duty and expenses claims.
• ensure that all policies applicable to EMDASS are implemented.
• to participate in transformation of service and contribute to proposed changes to pathway, practices and procedures to improve quality and efficiency.
• to propose ideas for, and if accepted, complete audits relevant to the improvement of the team’s clinical practice.
• have high level of competency to receive and give clinical information verbally and in writing from/ to those receiving care, their families/carers, and professional colleagues.
• demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and empathy in all communications.
• ensure adherence to all aspects of patient confidentiality, documentation and record keeping according to Trust and national guidelines.

The post holder will have:

• the ability to communicate clearly and sensitively in complex and emotional situations.
• an ability to negotiate, and problem solve in contentious and /or antagonistic situations where agreement is required. When agreement cannot be reached to communicate clear and rational decisions.
• the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues within all the agencies whom they encounter to the benefit of the client and the service.
• extensive working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity act, National Dementia Strategy and National Service Frameworks for Older People and Mental Health.
• an understanding of the Safeguarding Adults procedures.

The postholder will:

• be required to make judgements involving highly complex facts and or situations which require analysis.
• make judgements where the situation is not straightforward such as those where information is limited or difficult to obtain.
• make judgements as to the best course of action where there are a range of options available.
• assess or interpret information to make a judgement. Make judgements where expert opinion may differ or be conflicting.
• demonstrate the ability to prioritise and organise case/ workload on a day-to-day basis.
• ensure that the service user is always given high quality care.
• where necessary request assistance from colleagues.
• represent the EMDASS at meetings etc, as delegated by the Team Manager.
• when staff/students are attached to the team, to ensure that learning is facilitated to meet their needs.

The post holder will need to be able to:

* drive to meetings /training off site and occasionally as required cover for colleagues on other sites.

* work between the EMDASS One-Stop Pathway facilitating clinics and completing home visits

* spend increased amounts of time in the car driving to people’s own homes in order to undertake assessment/ intervention (this may include out of county locations)

* input information using computer keyboard.

* participate in RESPECT and Basic Life Support Trainings as necessary as per HPFT policies/procedures.

* work in an environment that is at times extremely busy and demanding.