Memory Nurse

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you at a leading mental health provider in Leeds, where you can make a meaningful impact as a Nurse in the Memory Assessment Service. This role involves working closely with a dedicated team to assess and support individuals with dementia, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care. You'll be encouraged to develop professionally while contributing to innovative service improvements. Join a compassionate organization that values integrity, diversity, and the well-being of both staff and patients. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

27 - 33 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

NHS Pension Scheme

Career development opportunities

Training and education support

Employee wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts and payment schemes

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Mental Health Nursing required.
• 6 months experience in a qualified mental health role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support individuals with dementia in a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Clinical Judgment

Communication Skills

Driving License

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

Job description

Are you looking for mental health jobs in Leeds, York or with one of our regional services operating across the country? We have a range of NHS Job opportunities, placements and specialities in our clinical, research, and professional support teams across Leeds and York.

At Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT), we strive to provide high-quality mental health and learning disability services as an employer of choice. We can only achieve this by putting our staff and the people using our services at the centre of everything we do. This starts with the people we employ. We recruit based on values and qualifications (where required) and believe lived experience is an advantage. We look for potential, not perfection, and this means that together, we are as diverse as the communities we care for.

Simply put, we seek out people who care, act with integrity and have the right skills. We want to add to our incredible colleagues, students and volunteers who share these principles, with people like you, who find empathy comes easily and who treat everyone with respect without thinking. Search our latest jobs to start your journey with us.

Main area: Memory Assessment Service

Grade: 5

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week

Job ref: 173-57024-OPS-B

Site: Aire Court

Town: Leeds

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 09/02/2025 23:59

All references should be directed through the Employers HR Department wherever possible to comply with NHS Check Standards. Please ensure that a HR address/email is provided for each referee named.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Nurse to join the Memory Assessment Service working 30 hours per week. This service covers the South Leeds area. The role involves the assessment, diagnosis and post-diagnostic support of people with or suspected Dementia.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team and be able to follow an agreed intervention plan with their support and guidance.

You will be encouraged to undertake professional development and be supported in participating in the PDP process, clinical and management supervision and as an active member of the team you will also be involved in service improvement initiatives within the wider Care Group.

Main duties of the job

We are currently looking for Band 5 Nurses to join the Leeds Memory Services. This is a city-wide service with a focus on assessment and diagnosis of dementia serving to meet the needs of the people of Leeds who are experiencing memory problems.

You must be able to demonstrate a passion for working with people with Dementia, be committed and motivated to working with older people and take an active role in service development. The post holder must be able to act as a role model for others, and demonstrate a high level of clinical judgment, decision-making and communication skills.

We welcome applications from people who have a strong commitment to working with older people using evidenced based practice and are prepared to develop their professional skills and knowledge.

The successful candidate will initially work within the Memory Services. Work is currently ongoing in redesigning community mental health services for older people and this will result in the implementation of a management of change process in which all OPS staff will be involved.

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Working for our organisation

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A good positive attitude towards this specialised client group needs to be demonstrated and also the aptitude to the contribution of continual development of the service incorporating evidence-based practice.

It is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and use of a car.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

Experience

• Working in a qualified role in a Mental Health setting for at least 6 months

Skills

• Car driver and access to a car

Please contact us to arrange an informal visit.

LYPFT is committed to upholding its’ statutory responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults and children. Please refer to job description for further information.

Patient Safety is a priority at LYPFT with a focus on system-based improvement and creating opportunities for learning. We will ensure compassionate engagement with all those involved in an incident and all incidents are met with a proportionate response.

LYPFT is a member of the Disability Confident scheme and is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

As part of the Trust's commitment to its Gold Standard Armed Forces Covenant status, members of the Armed Forces Community are entitled to a guaranteed interview subject to meeting the role criteria.

We welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health needs.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidates best interest to apply as soon as possible.