Job summary
£27,000 - £36,000 (inclusive of enhancements for unsocial hours)
RNLD or RGN also considered (with previous Dementia experience)
Pinetree Lodge supports older adults with a diagnosis of dementia who, because of this organic brain disease, have behaviors that challenge which means they are unable to live in the wider community. Our team work closely to undertake assessments in order to provide person centered therapeutic interventions to minimize any risks associated with these behaviors.
For our dementia care services, we believe passionately in providing good care to people with dementia and their families. We also believe that it is entirely possible for a person with dementia to live a good quality and meaningful life. With the right help, this is a reasonable expectation for anybody living with dementia.
Our teams are specialists and are passionate about what they do. We specifically select our staff not just for their skills, but for their personal qualities such as warmth, optimism, and a natural desire to help others. We have high levels of qualified nursing staff available 24 hours a day, who are supported by our dedicated team of support workers, to enable our residents to:
- Keep a sense of meaning and purpose in life.
- Protect personal relationships and social networks.
- Nurture hope and self-esteem.
- Maintain independence, choice and control.
- Stay in touch with their local communities and be active citizens.
- Have a sense of stability and consistency.
Main duties of the job
About you
We would love to hear from you if you possess the following:
- Are an NMC registered Mental Health Nurse, General Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse with a valid Pin.
- We welcome applications from newly qualified Nurses, or those nearing completion of their course.
- Experience of working with people who have complex mental health problems and who can present with behaviours that challenge.
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Possess a genuine desire to care for this client group and can appreciate that all our service users are individuals and take a person-centred approach in your work.
- Can demonstrate an empathic attitude and can keep our values at the heart of what you do.
- Flexibility - shift patterns do include weekends and nights, and you may need to work at either service based on the service needs
About us
Everyturn Mental Health provide a wide range of services in the North East of England, including dementia nursing care, social prescribing, supported housing, 24-hour specialist adult care, dementia respite care, and community wellbeing groups.
What we offer in return
- 30 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years service) and with the option to purchase or sell days
- Enhanced Pension
- Refer a Friend payment, Cycle to Work & Enhanced Car schemes
- Vitality Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP & priority Physiotherapy access and shopping discounts.
- Funded flu vaccines
- Technology salary sacrifice scheme for home appliances, tablets, mobiles, TVs, fitness trackers and more
- A supportive culture that values work-life balance including agile working & the option to apply for flexible working from day 1, career breaks, and up to a weeks special leave a year to help you manage unexpected life events
- Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
- Volunteer Programme
- Enhanced Life Assurance Scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the post holder you will be responsible for efficiently co-ordinating and controlling day to day care and procedures in conjunction with, and in absence of, the Service Manager / Clinical Lead, providing leadership to a team of support workers.
You will work with families and other carers to assess client need, develop support plans and implement planned interventions. You must be able to adapt your approach to fit the needs of the individual and recognise and promote positive risk taking. Skill maintenance is a key aim for this client group and you must be positive and empowering in this area.
The post holder will ensure that our services are provided in a way that is consistent with our values, supporting and promoting an organisational culture that values: innovation, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC - Registered Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse, with a valid Pin.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people who have dementia and/or present with behaviours that challenge.
- Experience of writing detailed reports, including service user assessments
- Knowledge and awareness of issues relating to mental health.
- Knowledge and awareness of the principles of recovery focussed outcomes and overall (mental and physical) wellbeing.
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. Able to recognise and respond to safeguarding issues.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act.
- Good clinical assessment skills.
- Understanding of interventions used with challenging behaviours.
- Willing to develop knowledge/skills.
- Good general IT knowledge (including using Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheets and Microsoft Teams).
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Everyturn Mental Health
Address
Pinetree Lodge
136 Dryden Road
Gateshead
Tyne And Wear
NE9 5BY