An exciting opportunity has arisen within the memory assessment service in Wandsworth. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced band 6 memory assessment nurse, with a passion to care for people with dementia. The team sits under the umbrella of the Wandsworth Older People Services, which consist of four teams.

The memory service offers a responsive and accessible service with most referrals from Primary care, aiding the early identification of dementia, by offering a full range of diagnostic services and holistic assessment of needs. The service also offers initial advice and pre and post diagnosis counselling support to people confirmed with diagnosis of dementia. The service will also develop a care plan with the individual and their carers including information and signposting to appropriate services for the client and carer to manage their care more effectively and thus enable planning for the future.

Main duties of the job

The Post holder will:

To provide high quality initial assessment and carry out investigations for adults with memory problems, leading to diagnosis.

The post holder as part of an integrated, multi-professional team will undertake a review role for a defined caseload of clients with memory problems.

The post holder will develop a dedicated collaborative care plan that includes signposting to the appropriate support services and agencies for the clients and carers to enable them to plan the future and responsible for reviewing this in accordance with the service spec.

The post holder will provide support and counselling to clients confirmed with diagnosis of dementia and their carer.

The post holder will have excellent documentation skills and be able to manage their time effectively.

About us

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the flexible management of a defined caseload designed to meet the individual needs of the client and the carers.

To maintain high standard of individualised client care and give guidance on how clients can improve their mental, emotional, and physical well-being of clients/carers.

To provide a specialist and holistic assessment of clients memory and initiate any further investigations in the absence of the band 7 Dementia Specialist Nurse and partake in review in the multidisciplinary team meeting.

To develop and maintain a high standard of practice.

To communicate/liaise effectively within relevant agencies to ensure that clients needs are met.

To be able to manage medication in accordance with the Trust Policy and the NMC Standards for administration of drugs.

To offer support and counseling to the person diagnosed with dementia and their relevant carers.

To provide clients and carers with verbal and written up to date information on the services offered by the Trust, how to express their views, complaints procedure and what they can expect from the CMHT.

To attend weekly clinical meetings to provide the team with relevant information in relation to caseload and to feedback on reviews.

To supervise and monitor the therapeutic effects and side-effects of prescribed medication providing the client with clear advice and information.

To facilitate carers assessments, provide the appropriate care plan to support clients, carers offering advice, information, and signposting.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• RMN (current NMC registration)
• Evidence of continuing Professional Development
• ENB 998 or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of specific Dementia related training

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of assessing people who experience memory problems
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working in a community post

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to policy and procedure development and implementation
• Experience of managing and supervising other staff

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative.
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritise
• Effective team worker
• Good IT skills
• Clinical supervision skills
• Skills in assessment, care planning and case management
• Ability to interpret research and apply to practice

Desirable

• Research and audit skills
• Report writing skills
• Clear understanding of the Dementia Strategy

Employer details

Employer name

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Springfield University Hospital

15 Springfield Drive

London

SW17 0YF

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