Memory Assessment Nurse
3 weeks ago
Job summary
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-
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