band 7 Nurse Prescriber

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a compassionate Band 6/7 Nurse Prescriber for the Memory Assessment Service. The role involves assessing individuals over 65 with cognitive impairment and developing care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants must be registered nurses willing to further their education in prescribing. Join a dedicated team supporting older adults' mental health and wellbeing in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Employee wellness programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in mental health.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments.
• Willingness to undertake further training for Nurse Prescribing.

Responsibilities

• Screen referrals for appropriateness.
• Undertake initial assessments and create treatment plans.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams.
• Refer for additional assessments.
• Provide post-diagnostic support.

Skills

Compassionate care

Mental health assessment

Clinical knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse Prescribing Course

Job description

Job Overview

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.

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, they will also provide education, advice and liaison to other professionals, clients and their carers.

Responsibilities

• Screen referrals for appropriateness.
• Undertake initial assessments and create a treatment plan.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to explore symptoms and causes.
• Refer for additional assessments.
• Signpost for post‑diagnostic support.

Additional Details

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 at https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

About Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

#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.

Role Setting

This role is working within the 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.