Job summary
Memory and later life service is for anyone who has new or suspected memory problems, including those with a diagnosis of dementia, and people in later life who have anxiety, depression or psychosis made more complex by physical health needs.
Memory and Later life services are available throughout Cumbria, in east we cover Carlisle and Eden and there surrounding areas.
We offer assessment and a range of evidence based interventions in a variety of settings including the person's home, GP surgery, Care Home, clinic or hospital, depending upon the individuals' circumstances.
Main duties of the job
The post is for vacancy within our early memory pathway as a band 5 community nurse. Your main role will be to carry out assessments for individuals following concerns expressed about their memory.
Our team work closely with the person and their family, as well as colleagues in other parts of healthcare, Adult Social Care and other community and third sector services. Staff within the service include Consultant Psychiatrists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Assistant Practitioners and Support Workers.
We are a supportive team with a variety of experience.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once we have carried out a holistic initial assessment we discuss the results with one of our doctors/ or with our Multi Disciplinary Team. We will then be able to inform the individual what we believe to be the cause of their memory problems and if there is a diagnosis. We will explain this to the individual and ensure that they are able to access relevant support, advice or further information.
Once we have clarified a diagnosis, we will discuss any further assessments, treatment options or interventions with the individual and their loved ones where appropriate.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd January 2025
Closing date : 6th February 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once we have carried out a holistic initial assessment we discuss the results with one of our doctors/ or with our Multi Disciplinary Team. We will then be able to inform the individual what we believe to be the cause of their memory problems and if there is a diagnosis. We will explain this to the individual and ensure that they are able to access relevant support, advice or further information.
Once we have clarified a diagnosis, we will discuss any further assessments, treatment options or interventions with the individual and their loved ones where appropriate.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd January 2025
Closing date : 6th February 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD/RGN
- Continued professional development
- Experience of working with service users relevant to post
- Complete preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses
- Proven ability to be able to communicate interventions to service users.
- Multi-disciplinary team work.
Desirable
- Further relevant post qualifying training
- Previous experience in a community setting.
- Experience of involving service users/ carers in evaluation/planning and monitoring of services
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories of mental health care and evidence based interventions.
- Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and Communication skills
- Collaborative MDT working
- Ability to meet deadlines
- IT skills
- Delegation
- Time Management
Desirable
- Leadership
- Debriefing
- Multi Disciplinary and interagency working.
- Conflict resolution
- Resource management
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD/RGN
- Continued professional development
- Experience of working with service users relevant to post
- Complete preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses
- Proven ability to be able to communicate interventions to service users.
- Multi-disciplinary team work.
Desirable
- Further relevant post qualifying training
- Previous experience in a community setting.
- Experience of involving service users/ carers in evaluation/planning and monitoring of services
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories of mental health care and evidence based interventions.
- Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and Communication skills
- Collaborative MDT working
- Ability to meet deadlines
- IT skills
- Delegation
- Time Management
Desirable
- Leadership
- Debriefing
- Multi Disciplinary and interagency working.
- Conflict resolution
- Resource management
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
