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Nursing Associate
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Job Description
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- NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent in a health/social care related subject.
- Training in mental health awareness or other training relevant to this post.
- Previous relevant experience working with people with mental health problems at a nursing assistant grade or equivalent within a health and social care setting.
- Experience in providing support for people in the community.
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs.
- Willingness to engage in training provided by the division and professional training to support this role
- Previous experience within a dementia care setting or within dementia community services/ third sector providers.
- NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent in a health/social care related subject.
- Training in mental health awareness or other training relevant to this post.
- Previous relevant experience working with people with mental health problems at a nursing assistant grade or equivalent within a health and social care setting.
- Experience in providing support for people in the community.
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs.
- Willingness to engage in training provided by the division and professional training to support this role
- Previous experience within a dementia care setting or within dementia community services/ third sector providers.
Job summary
We have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our established Older Adult Community Mental Health Team on a fixed-term post until October 2026. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary for this post, with adaptability being essential as no two days are the same.
The team provides support for older adults experiencing mental health difficulties and the assessment and treatment for patients of all ages presenting with memory difficulties. As an assistant practitioner, you will be conducting memory assessments at our office base, within care homes and within people's homes within the locality, and subsequently taking these assessments through the process of diagnosis and treatment pathways where suitable. You will be monitoring the titrations of the anti-dementia medicines, understanding side effects and knowing when to escalate any concerns. Annual monitoring of these medications will also be completed via the telephone and face to face.
Liaising with various stakeholders will be a regular part of your job; this can include GP surgeries, carers and families, other teams within LPFT, and Adult Social Care. Regular joint working with other teams within LPFT, such as the Home Treatment Teams and the inpatient wards, requires some flexibility and shared responsibility.
Applicants will require a full UK driving licence. Full training will be provided for all responsibilities within this role.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of care and comprehensive assessments to those experiencing mental health difficulties whilst working within the Trust's values
To monitor titrations of anti-dementia medications and complete annual reviews of anti-dementia medications used within the CMHT, and subsequently complete relevant documentation
Completing memory assessments at base, within people's homes, and within care homes in the Grantham/Sleaford locality, and completing relevant documentation.
Supporting individuals to develop independent living skills and live well at home
Supporting individuals in accessing the right services for their needs
To manage a caseload and service delivery to contribute towards the Trust's vision of keeping people well at home within the community
To work collaboratively and promote effective working relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective and appropriate clinical decision-making, both within the CMHT and with external agencies.
To assess carers' and families needs and develop, implement and review programmes of support for carers and families.
About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!
We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life. Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more.
Date posted
10 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
17 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
274-11426-OA
Job locations
Grantham/Sleaford Older Adult Community Mental Health Team
Manthorpe Centre, Grantham Hospital, 101 Manthorpe Road
Grantham
NG31 8DG
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.
When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
We can offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:
Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
Competitive annual leave allowance
Car leasing scheme
NHS pension scheme
Free eye tests
Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
Get in touch today:
Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about our roles. For more information, please contact Donna-Ann Galligan, Community Service Manager, via email at d.galligan@nhs.net or by telephone at 07870 404573.
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.
When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
We can offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:
Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
Competitive annual leave allowance
Car leasing scheme
NHS pension scheme
Free eye tests
Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
Get in touch today:
Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about our roles. For more information, please contact Donna-Ann Galligan, Community Service Manager, via email at d.galligan@nhs.net or by telephone at 07870 404573.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Grantham/Sleaford Older Adult Community Mental Health Team
Manthorpe Centre, Grantham Hospital, 101 Manthorpe Road
Grantham
NG31 8DG
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Grantham/Sleaford Older Adult Community Mental Health Team
Manthorpe Centre, Grantham Hospital, 101 Manthorpe Road
Grantham
NG31 8DG
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.