Memory Assessment Service Nurse

NHS; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a part-time professional in Brentwood to lead initiatives in dementia care. The role includes managing referrals, developing care pathways, and supporting primary care teams. Applicants should have RMN qualifications and experience in dementia services. Benefits include competitive salary, generous holidays, and a relocation package.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts and benefits

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience in community dementia service at band 6.
• Working towards Independent Prescriber qualification (Desirable).
• Knowledge of NICE Dementia Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead in early diagnosis and management of dementia.
• Develop integrated care pathways for dementia care.
• Manage incoming referrals prioritizing workload.

Skills

Good knowledge of dementia policies

Ability to manage challenging behaviour

Skills in information technology

Education

RMN with at least 2 years post-qualifying experience

Job description

Job summary

The post holder's primary responsibilities will be to take the lead in the locality to encourage early diagnosis and management of individuals with dementia. They will work with consultants in old age psychiatry and colleagues in the memory clinic service based at Brentwood Memory Service to provide triage, treatment, assessment and follow‑up to individuals prescribed anti‑dementia treatments within agreed local protocols. The post holder will provide a liaison and screening service to primary care, working closely with GP’s and the Neighbourhood Locality Hubs.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a person‑centred care approach at all times, mindful of all physical health needs and social inclusion, ensuring that anti‑stigma is upheld. A good knowledge and skill in medication management is a key expectation of the role. The post holder will also be expected to undertake the Identification of a dementia syndrome module or already hold the qualification.

The role will also involve assisting with the development of a fully integrated care pathway for dementia care, review of existing shared care guidance, and assistance with the development of education programmes for GP’s, other primary care workers and care providers (time allowing) in the diagnosis, care and treatment of individuals with a diagnosis of dementia. The post will also be responsible for the collation and analysis of local activity data to assist with service planning and developments around dementia care.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service (pro rata)
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles
• Job share: applications for job shares are welcomed

Details

Date posted: 19 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata plus HCA

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 364-A-9559

Job locations:

• Brentwood Resource Centre, Greenwich Avenue, Brentwood, CM14 4SW

Job responsibilities

1. Responsible for monitoring the quality of the service within the catchment area and participating in agreed clinical quality assurance activities, leading on clinical audits when required, practice development and innovation to improve services and apply evidence‑based practice.
2. Act at all times in accordance with the Midwifery and Nursing Council Code of Professional Practice 2008, Scope of Professional Practice, Standards for Medicines Management 2008, Guidelines for Records and Record Keeping 2007, PREP and you updated 2008, NMC Record Keeping 2008.
3. In liaison with the service manager and Dementia Lead, achieve agreed performance and activity targets for the service and ensure all required DDS and other performance and activity data are submitted on time.
4. Review at regular intervals with the Dementia Lead the overall nature of workload to ensure an effective workload management system is in place and that there is an equitable distribution of work, effective work methods and techniques, and evaluating clinical practice as a whole.
5. Provide accurate returns, statistics and reports as required by the Trust and line managers.
6. Develop innovative practice to deal creatively with service demands.
7. Ensure that referral, assessment and workload allocation happens in a timely, flexible and responsive manner, taking into account the wishes of the individual and their carers.
8. On a daily basis, manage all incoming referrals effectively, providing appropriate prioritisation of the workload within agreed timeframes (e.g., urgent or non‑urgent depending on the nature of the presenting needs and risks).
9. Participate in team meetings, initiating and discussing new methods/models of care and contributing to the introduction of research or trials within the area.
10. Participate in the multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency decision‑making process, through team meetings, team building and team maintenance.
11. Undertake and be proactive in own clinical and managerial supervision in accordance with Trust policies at regular intervals with the team manager.
12. Produce relevant reports as and when requested and, in cooperation with the team manager, investigate incidents such as complaints/accidents ensuring that appropriate documentation is completed and returned promptly in line with Trust policy and procedures.
13. Be mindful and uphold all infection control policies and procedures.

Person Specification

• Education / Qualifications (Essential) RMN with at least 2 years post‑qualifying experience at band 6 in community dementia service.
• Independent Prescriber – working towards / prepared to attend the training (Desirable).

• Knowledge (Essential) Good knowledge and understanding of national policy and implications for dementia, e.g., Dementia Strategy, NICE Dementia Guidelines.
• Evidence of the knowledge and skills in the use of information technology to support care and professional development (Desirable).

• Skills / Experience (Essential) Ability to manage challenging behaviour by listening, showing tolerance and remaining objective.
• Ability to set clear objectives and targets and motivate staff to achieve them (Desirable).

• Personal Qualities (Essential) Ability to use own judgement confidently and decisively.
• Able to champion high standards of professional practice throughout the service area (Desirable).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

• Employer name: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Brentwood Resource Centre, Greenwich Avenue, Brentwood, CM14 4SW
• Website: https://eput.nhs.uk/