Mental Health Associate Practitioner

Overview

If you have a passion for care, especially within the specialty of Memory Services, you will want a career that is enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills to make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Are you a warm and reflective person who seeks the best outcomes for people who are vulnerable? If so, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for you to work in Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's Memory Assessment Service.

The team aims to proactively provide assessment, potential diagnosis, and signposting to other services for individuals aged 65 and over referred to the service with cognitive impairment. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust work closely with care facilities, individuals, and families in their homes, alongside GP liaison and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's NHS Dementia Service.

Main Duties

• Ensure comprehensive assessments of needs and risks.
• Plan and deliver care for individuals requiring acute responses.
• Collaborate with service users and other agencies.
• Promote holistic, person-centered care.

About Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust combines expertise from multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across the region. With over 12,000 staff and more than 200 sites, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust offer a diverse range of services, ensuring patients are at the heart of everything Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust do.

Job Responsibilities

This role involves risk assessments and planning intensive support for individuals in need. The post holder will carry registration as either a Registered Nursing Associate or possess equivalent qualifications. Effective communication, sensitive handling of confidential information, and interdisciplinary collaboration are crucial.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Associate or Care Certificate Level 3.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation in health care.

Experience

• Experience of reflective practice and ongoing risk assessment.
• Therapeutic engagement with patients.
• Knowledge of various models in social and health care.

Additional Criteria

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage personal behavior.
• Flexibility and adaptability to diverse needs.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a Disclosure check.