Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced occupational therapist, physiotherapist, registered general nurse or registered  mental health nurse,  with a passion for the care of people with both dementia and delirium and their families/ carers. We are looking for a dynamic and self- motivated individual with experience in dementia and delirium care. This post requires autonomous working across University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) supporting staff to deliver all aspects of the UHS dementia and delirium strategies. The Dementia and Delirium Team work across all ages and all areas of the hospital to improve the knowledge and skills of colleagues and the patient and carer experience.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What You'll do

•    Promoting person centred care
•    Develop and support wards in producing care plans
•    Work alongside staff to identify triggers and solutions for people with dementia/ delirium that are distressed
•    Complete MCA and DOLS assessments as appropriate or support other disciplines in the process
•    Support the dementia champions education programme 
•    Deliver teaching and training sessions in a formal and informal capacity 
•    Provide psychosocial interventions supported by signposting to family/carers hub
•    Engage with patients in activities, communicate benefits and outcomes to ward staff
•    Working alongside the Older Peoples Mental Health liaison team

What were looking for

- Dynamic and self motivated individual
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Strong focus on patient care
- Strong communication skills with patients, relatives and health care professionals 
- Wiliness to undertake undertake and present training

We would like to hear from you! Please contact us for an informal discussion about the role.    

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications / training required

Essential criteria

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or Allied Health Professional, OT or Physiotherapist
• Evidence of on-going personal development
• Mentorship qualification (or evidence of meeting the outcomes of the NMC or HCPC standards Educated to or working towards Degree level.

Desirable criteria

• Specialist qualification
• Recognised teaching qualification

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Extensive post registration experience, including considerable experience at higher Band 5 within relevant speciality
• Recent experience of working with people with dementia and their families
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Logical and consistent work and career pattern
• Proven management experience

Desirable criteria

• Proven self management experience

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential criteria

• Proven excellent communication skills
• Clear written communication
• Able to use initiative
• Able to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives
• Self awareness
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal with stressful situations
• Common sense
• Able to lead, motivate, delegate and be a good team player
• Experience of budgetary control
• Ability to work interprofessionally.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/   Information on Southampton as a place to live and enjoy

https://www.uhs-vle.co.uk/   See what fantastic training and development we have on offer at UHS

http://www.youtube.com/user/SouthamptonHospitals learn about the Trust through visiting our YouTube channel 

Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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