Band 6 Memory Service Nurse - Salisbury

NHS; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service organization is looking for a registered nurse to provide specialist memory assessments for dementia patients. You will work with an experienced team, develop therapeutic relationships, and manage your own caseload. Excellent communication skills and experience in dementia care are essential. The position offers a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 and is based in Salisbury. Full-time commitment is required, and professional registration is necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with current UK professional registration.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with people with dementia.
• Proven experience in conducting comprehensive memory assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist memory assessment for service users.
• Develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships.
• Manage caseload and deliver interventions based on best practices.
• Ensure compliance with standards and guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills – written and verbal

Experience with people with dementia

Liaison experience

Carer support experience

Education

Registered nurse

Job description

Job Summary

The successful applicant will work with the existing team (consisting of nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, clinical psychologists and assistant psychologists) in Wiltshire to assess eligibility for further memory clinic assessment, provide comprehensive initial assessments and diagnoses, utilising evidence based cognitive assessment tools. The post holder will also be involved with monitoring medication for dementia and the current project of developing shared care with Wiltshire GP's. Excellent liaison skills are needed to ensure the smooth running of the service. You will need a full driving licence and transport.

Responsibilities

1. Provide specialist memory assessment for referred service users using specified assessment tools to an agreed standard.
2. Develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with service users and significant others.
3. Work in partnership with service users and carers, providing them with relevant information, signposting them to relevant agencies and assisting them to make choices and plans for their future care.
4. Provide a specialist service in a variety of settings, managing your own caseload and delivering interventions based on best available practice.
5. Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of casework, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and Good Practice Guidelines.
6. Ensure the monitoring and evaluation of the service by collecting and recording high quality and timely data using electronic and paper systems as required.
7. Attend clinical and team business meetings as necessary.
8. Participate in your own supervision and appraisal, working with your line manager to set and review objectives and to identify and meet your training and professional development needs.
9. Maintain professional registration and abide by the NMC code of conduct.
10. Keep up to date with developments in dementia care, ensuring your practice is evidence based and meets all relevant standards.
11. Supervise other staff as required.
12. Contribute to the provision of training for students, working with colleagues to ensure the service meets relevant standards.
13. Perform other duties as agreed with line manager.

Person Specification – Essential

• Registered nurse
• Experience of working with people with dementia for at least 2 years
• Experience of carrying out comprehensive memory assessments
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Experience of liaison with a multitude of teams/professions
• Experience of carer support

Person Specification – Desirable

• Experience of memory service work
• Experience of working with groups

Employment Details

Band: Band 6
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Job locations: Fountain Way, Wilton Road, Salisbury, SP2 7FD

Legal & Equality

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. The role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. These are conducted in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Employer Details

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Fountain Way, Wilton Road, Salisbury, SP2 7FD