This exciting post will be working in the Memory Assessment Service (MAS) providing assessment, potential diagnosis and signposting to other services and support networks for individuals aged 65 and over referred to the service with cognitive impairment.

We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Memory Assessment Nurse.

The posts will work in the areas with the highest waiting times and will work with colleagues to reduce the waiting times in that area. There will be a requirement to travel between sites throughout Nottinghamshire.

This post is eligible for a Golden Hello payment of �2,750 for new starters who are external to the Trust. This is payable in 3 instalments over a 2 year period. This payment is only eligible to new starters who do not already hold a contract of employment with the Trust and have not been an employee of the Trust in the previous 3 years. This post also includes paid enhancements for unsocial hours working during night, weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the multi disciplinary team to screen for appropriate referrals
• To complete an assessment of clinical presentation and symptoms
• To share information amongst the multi disciplinary team and create appropriate and person centered care plans
• To refer for appropriate diagnostic procedures eg scans, neuropsychology, occupational therapy.
• To make independent diagnostic decisions based on consultation, history, presentation, pathology and/ or imaging results and to seek supervision from service medical support in complex diagnostic situations.
• To complete accurate records

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is working within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust within the Mental Health Services for Older People directorate.

The successful candidate will work within the MAS service and will review/accept referrals for individuals over the age of 65 with cognitive impairment, completing assessments for the same to ascertain whether or not a Dementia diagnosis is appropriate.

To screen referrals for appropriateness

To undertake initial assessments and create a treatment plan

To liaise with the MDT to explore symptoms and causes

To refer for additional assessments

To signpost for post diagnostic support

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must hold RNMH qualification

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing qualification

Training

Essential

• Education to masters degree level or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Clinical supervision course
• Teaching and assessing training

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of MDT working
• CPD relevant to current post
• Current knowledge and understanding of older peoples mental health needs and ability to demonstrate clinical competence
• Substantial and considerable experience in assessing and prescribing for people with dementia
• Can evidence knowledge of dementia

Desirable

• Community Mental Health experience
• Knowledge of Trust non-medical policy and local procedure
• Relevant clinical courses facilitiated research and audits that contribute to governance, service development and service planning

Aptitudes / Skills

Essential

• Evidence of leadership skills and development project work.
• Effective teaching and presentation skills
• Highly specialised range of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective time management and organisational skills. Caseload management
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise work load.

Desirable

• Clinical supervision skills Ability to manage change

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Portland Street

Kirkby in Ashfield

NG17 7AG



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