Memory Nurse

NHS; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK health service provider is seeking a Band 5 Memory Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team in Huddersfield. This full-time role involves assessing and managing clients with memory issues, working collaboratively to promote clients' mental health. Applicants should have relevant nursing qualifications, a full UK driving license, and a willingness to work flexibly. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction training

Further training opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to assess and manage mental health problems, including memory issues.
• Understanding of current mental health legislation and care standards.
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake initial assessments of service users.
• Provide interventions and manage risks for clients.
• Contribute to service development and clinical governance.

Skills

Assessment and care planning skills

Risk management

Good written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of audit processes

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Nurse Learning Disability

Job description

Memory Nurse

The closing date is 15 December 2025

Kirklees MemoryAssessment Service are seeking to recruit a Band 5 nurse to work withintheirteam. This exciting opportunity is to work 37.5 hours per week with the MemoryAssessment Service. This full-time post is based at Folly Hall in Huddersfieldand the role will cover both North and South Kirklees.

You would beworking with a well-established multidisciplinary team that supports staff todevelop both personally and professionally. We have a mix of Memory Nurses,Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Social Care Professionals and OccupationalTherapists, with access to Dietetics and Psychology. A full comprehensiveinduction will be provided and access to further training options.

Kirklees Memory Assessment Service has recently receivedtheir third MSNAP accreditation, which is endorsed by the CQC. The service hasalso received a Sustainable Mental Health Service Commendation.

You will need to be able towork autonomously as well as within a team and be able to assess risks forpeople with dementia.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

Main duties of the job

Thepostholder will work within the remit of the Band 5 job description whichinvolves:

Undertakinginitial assessments of service users

Interventionwork, risk management and clinical decision making in line with leadership.

Work in a collaborative manner with others to ensureseamless service delivery.

Participate in the use of reflective practice, nursingresearch, and clinical supervision.

The serviceplaces staff clinical and management supervision, appraisal, support andprofessional development as a high priority.

Experience ofworking within the community would be advantageous.

Full UK drivinglicence and use of own car is essential.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UKVisas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

About us

Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.

Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

JOB PURPOSE: The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a Memory Service.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

To work as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of clients and their carers, planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified needs.

To have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which mental health care is delivered to people with memory problems e.g. CPA, MHA (1983).

To contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.

Professional

Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.

To be competent in all aspects of care and risk management as defined within the framework of the care programme approach.

To work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimize and maintain clients mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs are met.

Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Memory Service Operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota. To participate in the team duty rota.

Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.

Education

Provide peer supervision and support to other team members and to take personal responsibility and supervise junior staff in the maintenance of written and electronic client and Trust records including inputting data related to own work activity. To identify any areas of concern to a senior member of staff.

To have an understanding of and participate in the clinical audit process.

To have an awareness of evidence based practice relevant to the specialist area and participate in the education of individuals and target group.

To participate in the Trusts values based appraisal system, understanding appropriate training and participating in personal development opportunities.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

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Person Specification

Training

• Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management.
• Relevant Post basic qualification and training.

Special Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding.
• Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
• Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process.
• Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
• Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of audit processes.
• Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment.
• Knowledge of audit processes.

Experience

• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems this must include experience of the people experiencing memory problems as specialist area.
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
• Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions.
• Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
• Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees.
• Experience of working holistically with adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impacts on wellbeing.

Physical Attributes

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work on as part of MDT.
• Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
• A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours.
• Reliable and enthusiastic.
• Motivated and resourceful.
• Professional attitude.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Nurse Learning Disability or RN General nursing with relevant experience in working with older people and/or people with cognitive impairment.
• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.

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.

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust