Memory Assessment Nurse

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Nurse Prescriber for the Memory Assessment Service. This role involves assessing and diagnosing individuals aged 65 or older, providing care programmes, and collaborating with other professionals. Candidates may join as a Band 6 Nurse and be supported through the Nurse Prescribing Course. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving mental health outcomes.

Benefits

Support for staff wellbeing

Continuing education opportunities

In-house counselling services

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of mental health disorders, particularly in older adults.
• Experience in assessment and diagnosis of cognitive impairments.
• Ability to educate clients and liaise with professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose individuals aged 65 and over with cognitive impairments.
• Provide education and advice to clients and other professionals.
• Implement and evaluate care programmes for mental health.

Skills

Independently assess patients

Develop care programmes

Provide mental health assessments

Evaluate and monitor treatments

Education

Nurse Prescribing Course

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

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 are committed to our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork and to helping our staff reach their full potential by providing support, skills and development.

Role description

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

Team context

#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.

Staff networks and wellbeing

• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups
• The Green Champions network
• Freedom to Speak Up network
• Health and Wellbeing Champions network
• Menopause Champions network

Support for staff wellbeing and sustainability

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest 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 environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.