The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities.
DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer.
Selection will be on a basis of merit.
The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy.
To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
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Job overview You will be required to work with older adults who have a mental health problem within a Specialised Day Services setting.
You will be require to be engaged in the planning and implementation of group interventions for both patients and carers for both organic and functional illness.
Main duties of the job You will be required to facilitate group work interventions for older adults with a diagnosis of organic or functional mental health problems and their carers.
You will be required to maintain accurate and timely records on System One.
You will be required to work independently under the guidance of qualified staff.
You will be required to undertake other administrative duties in relation to patient care as required such as phone calls.
Working for our organisation Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship.
For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK ( job description and main responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site.
You will need to register if you do not already have an account Person specification EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Essential criteria GCSE or equivalent Experience of working with dementia Desirable criteria NVQ or Health certificate skills Essential criteria skills and knowledge
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff.
We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.
We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre.
Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community.
As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.
DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign.
The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.
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Our vision "to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work"
Our values:
1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone's contribution because everyone matters
The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.
We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis.
If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, , option 1, option 1 or and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you.
Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download BAND 3 TSW (PDF, 376.6KB) Application Guidance (PDF, 315.5KB) Applicant Pack (PDF, 1.4MB)