Senior Memory Clinic Nurse – Dementia Care & Assessment

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health service in Salisbury is seeking candidates for a specialist role in the Memory Service. The successful applicant will contribute to assessments and diagnoses for dementia using cognitive assessment tools. The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team, and a full driving license. Training and supervision of staff may also be part of your responsibilities. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the care of individuals affected by memory problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial specialist assessment in memory clinics or homes.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team and agencies for service users.
• Support and advise carers through group or individual work.
• Contribute to governance processes and service monitoring.
• Partnership with statutory and voluntary organizations.
• Supervise identified staff and train students.

Job description

A regional mental health service in Salisbury is seeking candidates for a specialist role in the Memory Service. The successful applicant will contribute to assessments and diagnoses for dementia using cognitive assessment tools. The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team, and a full driving license. Training and supervision of staff may also be part of your responsibilities. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the care of individuals affected by memory problems.