Memory Assessment Practitioner

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybride; GBP 28 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Early access to Psychological TherapYs

Competitive annual leave allowance

Car leasing scheme

NHS pension scheme

Free eye tests

Salary sacrifice options

Discounts on high street retailers and

Résumé du poste

The Memory Assessment Practitioner role across the county is a 12-month fixed-term or secondment opportunity within Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. You will assess patients, discuss dementia diagnoses and treatment options, and participate in the Memory Assessment Pathway to support timely access to care.

The role combines remote or clinic-based appointments with travel across the county. Hybrid working is available, and the service aims to broaden access to specialist memory

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in Psychology or equivalent qualification in health and social care subject and/or qualification at Level 4 / foundation degree or above
• Awareness of Mental Health Act legislation
• Higher education in a health related subject (Desirable)
• Evidence of CPD (Desirable)

Responsabilités

• Undertake remote (via video call) or clinic-based appointments in line with the Memory Pathway and Protocols
• Make initial contact with patients and carers to explain the memory pathway
• Undertake detailed history-taking using a holistic memory assessment framework
• Record and document clinical discussions on RiO system
• Present comprehensive findings to the MDT and communicate any diagnosis to the person assessed and loved ones
• Monitor and support recommended treatment where appropriate

Connaissances

Communication

IT skills

Verbal & written communication

NHS pathways

Teamwork

Initiative

Adaptability

Professional development

Formation

Foundation Degree in Psychology or equivalent

Awareness of Mental Health Act

Description du poste

Job summary

The opportunity has arisen for an exciting Memory Assessment Practitioner role, working across the county to actively participate in the Memory Assessment pathway.

This is a 12-month fixed-term or secondment opportunity and is part of a dynamic review of how we deliver our memory services to broaden access and ensure the delivery of specialist memory assessments in a timely manner. It is essential to enable the timely diagnosis of dementia, supporting access to early treatment and support, informed decision-making, and optimal management and life outcomes for those in need.

The successful candidate will be required to competently assess patients, as well as plan and deliver assessment outcomes. This includes delivering dementia diagnoses, where appropriate, and discussing medication options where applicable.

The service is currently county-wide; however, we particularly encourage applications from candidates based in the south of the county. Frequent travel to bases across the county will be required to support service needs. This will be balanced with home-based working, as the post is a hybrid working role.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - sponsorship is not available. Please provide details of the visa type and expiry date in your application. Failure to provide the required information will result in your application being rejected.

Main duties of the job

The post currently involves undertaking remote (via video call) or clinic-based appointments in line with the Memory Pathway and Protocols. You will be responsible for making the initial contact with patients and carers to support their understanding of the memory pathway, and for undertaking detailed history-taking using a holistic memory assessment framework. This includes initial collection of all clinically relevant service user information and clinical history, while involving carers using agreed service formats. There is a requirement to accurately and contemporaneously record and document clinical discussions and assessment details on the RiO clinical system. Your comprehensive assessment and detailed history-taking will be presented to the multidisciplinary team. You will then communicate the findings, including any diagnosis, to the person assessed and, where appropriate, their loved ones. You will also provide monitoring of any recommended treatment, where suitable, in line with the Memory Assessment Pathway.

About us

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,000, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.

You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!

We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.

Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.

Details

Date posted: 19 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 274-12272-OA

Job locations: Country Wide, Lincolnshite, LN6 8UZ, United Kingdom

Staff benefits

• Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Car leasing scheme
• NHS pension scheme
• Free eye tests
• Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation Degree in Psychology or equivalent qualification in health and social care subject and/or qualification at Level 4 / foundation degree or above
• Awareness of Mental Health Act legislation

Desirable

• Higher education in a health related subject
• Evidence of CPD

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel within the geographical work area
• Attend Trust induction and localised induction
• Complete care certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a similar role or evidence transferable skills
• Experience of working within a mental health setting
• Providing physical healthcare support and advice
• Experience of working in health and therapy teams
• Excellent IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of working within LPFT
• Experience working as an Assistant Psychologist experience
• Experience of using RiO notes system
• Experience of working within a MDT

Skills

Essential

• Clear understanding and flexibility to adapt to the needs of the service
• Excellent IT Skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Therapeutic, rehabilitation and health care skills
• Understanding of NHS and care pathways
• Team worker
• Ability to use initiative
• Motivated to develop role and adapt
• Work within policy and procedure

Desirable

• A.I.R

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Country Wide, Lincolnshite, LN6 8UZ, United Kingdom

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Coordinator, Lisa Cheesebrough
[e-mail]
01522508332

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