Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 186-1099-25-MH
- Employer
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Portland Street
- Town
- Kirkby in Ashfield
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Memory Assessment Nurse
Band 6
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Job overview
This exciting post will be working in the Memory Assessment Service (MAS) providing assessment, potential diagnosis and signposting to other services and support networks for individuals aged 65 and over referred to the service with cognitive impairment.
We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Memory Assessment Nurse.
The posts will work in the areas with the highest waiting times and will work with colleagues to reduce the waiting times in that area. There will be a requirement to travel between sites throughout Nottinghamshire.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of the multi disciplinary team to screen for appropriate referrals
- To complete an assessment of clinical presentation and symptoms
- To share information amongst the multi disciplinary team and create appropriate and person centered care plans
- To refer for appropriate diagnostic procedures eg scans, neuropsychology, occupational therapy.
- To make independent diagnostic decisions based on consultation, history, presentation, pathology and/ or imaging results and to seek supervision from service medical support in complex diagnostic situations.
- To complete accurate records
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is working within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust within the Mental Health Services for Older People directorate.
The successful candidate will work within the MAS service and will review/accept referrals for individuals over the age of 65 with cognitive impairment, completing assessments for the same to ascertain whether or not a Dementia diagnosis is appropriate.
To screen referrals for appropriateness
To undertake initial assessments and create a treatment plan
To liaise with the MDT to explore symptoms and causes
To refer for additional assessments
To signpost for post diagnostic support
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RMN E.N.B 998 OR City and Guilds 730 or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- E.N.B 993
- Supervision course.
- Course related to therapeutic skills.
Training
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial experience of working with people with dementia.
- Experience of working in the community or day hospital setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with individuals with working age dementia.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Can evidence ability to undertake assessment and treatment planning for individuals with complex presentations.
- Good written and verbal skills with patients, carers and members of multi-disciplinary team
- Effective time management, organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Can demonstrate caring and compassionate attitude.
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- A robust understanding of risk assessment.
- Demonstrate understanding of the mental and physical health and social needs of the client group.
- Comprehensive understanding of the needs of younger people with dementia.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Colleen Walker
- Job title
- MHSOP Diagnostic Services Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07785 409400
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