Memory Assessment Nurse

Memory Assessment Nurse The closing date is 19 December 2025 The Mental Health division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust employs more than 2,800 dedicated staff to provide vital and integral healthcare services for our patients in a wide variety of settings, ranging from community through to acute wards, covering a vast geographical area. We need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork, and want to help our staff reach their full potential by committing to providing the support, skills and development to succeed. This role is to work in the Memory Assessment Service (MAS) within the Older People's Care Unit 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. This is a vacancy for an existing Band 7 Nurse Prescriber, or an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Band 6 Nurse and receive full funding and support to undertake the Nurse Prescribing Course. Upon completion of the course and having met the relevant competencies, you will progress into the Nurse Prescribing role. Main duties of the job A band 7 Nurse Prescriber will use their specialist clinical knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate/monitor pharmacological and non‑pharmacological treatments and interventions for individuals as an autonomous practitioner. There will also be a lead role in supporting memory clinic services and associated organisations locally, regionally and nationally in initiatives related to better outcomes for individuals with memory problems. A band 6 Nurse will provide specialist mental health assessment to individuals presenting with cognitive impairment developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care for a defined caseload. In addition, you will also provide education, advice and liaison to other professionals, clients and their carers. 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 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 signpost for post diagnostic support Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Person Specification Qualifications Education to masters degree level or equivalent experience. Training Clinical supervision course. Teaching and assessing training. Experience Substantial experience of MDT working. CPD relevant to current post. Substantial and considerable experience in assessing and prescribing for people with Dementia and can evidence knowledge of Dementia. Substantial experience of assessing and prescribing treatments for mental health problems. Community Mental Health experience. Relevant clinical courses. Can evidence having undertaken and facilitated research and audits that contribute to governance, service development and service planning. Skills Evidence of leadership skills and development project work. Effective teaching and presentation skills. Highly specialised range of interpersonal and communication skills. Caseload management. Basic IT skills. Ability to organise and prioritise work load. Focused on learning and professional development. Motivated and enthusiastic. Reliable and conscientious. Patient and calm in situations of stress. Clinical supervision skills. Ability to manage change. Budget management Contractual Requirements Able to travel across the Trust to execute the requirements for the role. Trust Values and Behaviours 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. Physical requirements Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties. Knowledge Current knowledge and understanding of older people's mental health needs and the ability to demonstrate clinical competence. Knowledge of Trust Non‑Medical policy and local procedure. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust £38,682 to £54,710 a yearper annum (pro rata for part time) #J-18808-Ljbffr