Dementia Assessment Nurse | East London NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and competentmental health nurse with a special interest in the care of older adults to join our Diagnostic Memory Clinic.

The Newham Diagnostic Memory Clinic delivers a dynamic, innovative, and responsive service for a population where dementia diagnosis rates continue to rise. The team provides high-quality, comprehensive assessments and diagnostic pathways for individuals experiencing cognitive decline, working in close partnership with service users, carers, and families. This includes delivering post-diagnostic support and evidence-based interventions that promote independence, social inclusion, and quality of life.

The service works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, statutory partners, and voluntary sector organisations to ensure coordinated, person-centred care across the dementia pathway.

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Undertake detailed cognitive, functional, physical, and psycho-social assessments using validated tools (e.g., ACE-III, MoCA) to support accurate diagnosis.

· Analyse assessment findings and contribute to diagnostic formulation, identifying differential diagnoses and co-morbidities.

· Present cases at MDT meetings and work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, OTs, to agree diagnostic outcomes and care plans.

· Provide clear, compassionate feedback to service users and carers following diagnosis, offering tailored advice, education, and emotional support.

· Facilitate nurse-led titration clinics for cognitive enhancers, monitoring effectiveness, side effects, and adherence.

· Identify safeguarding concerns, escalate appropriately, and work with partner agencies to protect vulnerable adults.

· Complete carer assessments, provide support, and signpost to relevant services and community resources.

· Respond to urgent situations, providing rapid assessment and intervention to maintain safety and prevent escalation.

· Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical records in line with Trust and NMC standards.

· Participate in audits, QI projects, and service development initiatives to enhance clinical practice and patient experience.

· Deliver care that is culturally informed and responsive to the diverse needs of the local population.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.