Senior Clinician (Band 6, Fixed Term 12 Months)
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Job summary
Rotherham Memory Service can offer an exciting opportunity for one enthusiastic Band 6 Clinician to join our innovative team at the Memory Service.
The post holder will be an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, a Registered Mental Health Nurse, providing a high quality person centred, accessible service for clients who have been referred due to their memory problems.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for taking a detailed holistic history of the patients physical and mental health and will ask specific questions regarding their memory impairment and the issues they may be facing.
You will use standardised assessment tools such as the Addenbrookes Cognitive Examination, Bristol Activity of Daily Living, Neuropsychiatric Inventory, Geriatric Depression Rating Scale as a framework for your thorough assessment.
You will ensure that dementia screening bloods and CT head scans have been completed.
Once your assessment is complete you will meet with the multi disciplinary team and consultant psychiatrist to discuss a possible dementia diagnosis. You will deliver the diagnosis and discuss treatment options and provide support to both clients and their carers.
You must have experience of working with older adults and patients with memory impairment and a keen interest in dementia care.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/
Details
Date posted
01 June 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
376-RCG-0240-D
Job locations
Centenary Clinic
Effingham Street
Rotherham
S65 1BL
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Centenary Clinic
Effingham Street
Rotherham
S65 1BL
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