Memory Assessment Nurse (Band 6) - MDT & Teaching Lead

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 6 Memory Assessment Nurse to deliver specialist memory assessments in clinic and community settings, guiding post‑diagnostic support for service users. You will be part of the Memory Assessment Service, working within the MDT to monitor medications and support dementia care.

The post requires an experienced Band 6 nurse with memory problems experience, capable of autonomous and team-based work, with a focus on teaching, liaison,

Qualifications

• Experience in memory assessment and dementia care.
• Ability to work within an MDT and independently.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and safety.
• Excellent communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist memory assessments in clinic and community settings.
• Support diagnosis, treatment, and signpost to services as part of MDT.
• Contribute to MDT meetings and case discussions.
• Teach, supervise junior staff and trainees, and engage in audit/research.

Skills

Memory assessment clinics

MDT collaboration

Autonomous working

Clinical governance

Education

Nursing qualification & registration

Job description

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 6 Memory Assessment Nurse to deliver specialist memory assessments in clinic and community settings, guiding post‑diagnostic support for service users. You will be part of the Memory Assessment Service, working within the MDT to monitor medications and support dementia care.

The post requires an experienced Band 6 nurse with memory problems experience, capable of autonomous and team-based work, with a focus on teaching, liaison,