Job summary
The Managing Memory Together Service is a dynamic service, which is continually developing in response to the latest dementia policy drivers, both nationally and locally. Working within the team as a Memory Assessment Nurse affords a real opportunity to develop skills in assessment and treatment options for the person with dementia in their community and in developing a wide range of working relationships within primary care and community services.
The role of the Memory Assessment Nurse is to:
- Carry out comprehensive cognitive and mental health assessments, to support in the diagnosis of dementia
- Triage referrals and recognising where non-organic factors might contribute towards memory problems, so that these can be appropriately excluded.
- Work in liaison with partner agencies such as the Alzheimer's Society Dementia Advisor Service, Adult Social Care and primary care colleagues to provide specialist advice and support in the diagnosis of dementia, escalating concerns where required.
- Provide post-diagnostic support to people with dementia and their carers and contribute towards the patient and carer education sessions provided within Managing Memory.
Main duties of the job
The Memory Assessment Service can receive upwards of 200 referrals a month countywide. The post holder will carry out cognitive assessments for patients referred in to the memory assessment pathway by GPs and other healthcare professionals. They will support in the triage of referrals to ensure referrals are appropriate for the pathway and that reversible causes for memory difficulties have been excluded as much as is possible. The post holder will carry out nurse diagnosis appointments, where appropriate, as well as post-diagnostic support to patients and carers. They will also help to facilitate our regular patient and carer education sessions, alongside our Information and Education Service.
About us
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.
Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Short listing criteria
Essential
- Evidence of working with people with Dementia
- Working knowledge of the complex needs of older people with dementia
- Post Registration Experience of working with Dementia
- NMC, Register First Level Nurse, HCPC registration
Desirable
- Competent in Assessment and care management
- Experience of team working in community
- Demonstrate problem solving in complex situations
- Competent in assessment and care management
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
- Experience of applying psychosocial interventions with people with dementia
Desirable
- Sound evidence based knowledge of the management of people with dementia and mental health needs
- Sound knowledge person centred care and principles of social inclusion.
- Awareness of legal and statutory framework including Mental Capacity Act, Mental health Act and Safeguarding.
Person Specification
Short listing criteria
Essential
- Evidence of working with people with Dementia
- Working knowledge of the complex needs of older people with dementia
- Post Registration Experience of working with Dementia
- NMC, Register First Level Nurse, HCPC registration
Desirable
- Competent in Assessment and care management
- Experience of team working in community
- Demonstrate problem solving in complex situations
- Competent in assessment and care management
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
- Experience of applying psychosocial interventions with people with dementia
Desirable
- Sound evidence based knowledge of the management of people with dementia and mental health needs
- Sound knowledge person centred care and principles of social inclusion.
- Awareness of legal and statutory framework including Mental Capacity Act, Mental health Act and Safeguarding.
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).
