Memory Service Nurse: Empower Dementia Care in Community

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Knaresborough is looking for a Community Mental Health Nurse to join their Memory Team. This role focuses on delivering effective memory services, helping patients with cognitive impairments and their families. Responsibilities include conducting holistic assessments and working within multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care delivery. Successful candidates will be passionate about patient care, and both experienced nurses and new graduates are welcome to apply. The position offers robust support and a chance to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with individuals with mental ill health.
• Experience in a person-centred therapeutic organization is required.
• Familiarity with clinical governance and risk assessment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Make initial contact to support service users and their families.
• Conduct holistic memory assessments and involve families in care.
• Document clinical discussions and update service user documentation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD

Recognition as a practice assessor/mentor

Trained Clinical Supervisor

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Job description

A prominent healthcare provider in Knaresborough is looking for a Community Mental Health Nurse to join their Memory Team. This role focuses on delivering effective memory services, helping patients with cognitive impairments and their families. Responsibilities include conducting holistic assessments and working within multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care delivery. Successful candidates will be passionate about patient care, and both experienced nurses and new graduates are welcome to apply. The position offers robust support and a chance to make a meaningful impact.