Memory Assessment Nurse Band 6

Job description

Job responsibilities

Memory Assessment Service: Under the line management and clinical supervision from within MAS the post holder will provide specialist community and clinic-based mental health nursing services for clients of MAS, in line with the relevant dementia clinical pathway as outlined within the MATS operational procedure.

The post-holder will contribute to the development and integration of specialist nursing interventions for adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment within the Memory Assessment Service.

The post-holder will contribute to the development and delivery of individually tailored service for people with dementia.

The post-holder will undertake assessment and treatment of clients referred for investigation of possible mild cognitive impairment and dementia, in accordance with NICE Guidelines and evidence-based practice, to support the work of the MATS service.

The post-holder will undertake supervision of junior staff and trainees, as delegated by the MATS Team Leader

The post-holder will take an active role within the relevant multi-disciplinary teams and will work within these services co-ordinated frameworks.

The post-holder will undertake teaching, training, liaison and service promotion, within the Community Organic Service and the Bolton Directorate as a whole, and for other agencies.

The post-holder will contribute to audit and research work undertaken by the MATS Team.

This includes respecting individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of clients and colleagues and thus contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

Person Specification

Skills and experience

Essential

• Demonstrate a positive and proactive approach and choice
• Ability to prioritize and manage a small caseload
• Effective communication skills, to include the ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous records
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively across a range of disciplines and services
• Act with transparency and honesty; respect and value others to do the right thing at the right time for everyone
• Risk assessment and management skills

Desirable

• Experience in working with older adults /community Previous experience in dementia diagnostics (under supervision)
• Able to deputise in team leaders' absence
• Effective networking and signposting skills

Knowledge

Essential

• RMN qualification Evidence of post registration and / or post graduate development Evidence of continued professional development
• Experience of Cognitive screening
• Awareness of Dementia subtypes
• Knowledge of the causes, symptoms and treatment of dementia
• Knowledge of cognitive enhancing medications and the N.I.C.E. guidelines relating to their use

Desirable

• Experience in working with older adults /community Previous experience in dementia diagnostics (under supervision)
• Previous band 6 experience
• Post diagnostic support - facilitating groups/1:1

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Breightmet health centre

Breightmet Fold Lane

Bolton

BL2 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/