Memory Assessment Nurse

The post holder will have the following remit:

Will be working providing care and support for a defined group of patients (caseload) who have been accepted for an assessment by the Memory Assessment Service.

o Under the supervision of the Team Manager, the post holder will manage their caseload. They will arrange and organise appointments for service users in order to carry out a thorough cognitive assessment. Under guidance of the MDT they will initiate and review cognitive enhancing medication trials, review cognitive functioning and other relevant service user and carer related issues, both in the home, clinic and residential care settings. Both verbal and written liaison to the appropriate person or agency will be required.

o The post holder will be responsible for the smooth, overall day-day running of the service, ensuring policies and clinical procedures are relevant to working practices, maintenance of a safe environment, supervision, mentorship and participation in appraisal process

o Work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the continuing development of the service.

o To facilitate access to relevant services in the statutory and non-statutory sector.

o To participate in any duty system

o There is no budget/management responsibility associated with this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Memory Assessment Service in Walsall based at Blakenall Village Health Centre. The service operates 09:00hrs to 17:00hrs Monday to Friday. We are currently looking to recruit an experienced RMN with previous experience of at least 12 months working with older adults who may have presented with cognitive impairement. The successful applicant will be responsible for the assessment and planning of care for individuals from the age of 50+ who may have memory difficulties, although we do also see younger people where clinically indicated.

The successful applicant will need to be an enthusiastic and committed individual with a track record of initiative, autonomy and independent in making clinical judgements and risk management. They will be part of a very committed and hardworking team comprising of RMNs, Psychiatrist Consultants, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and working closely with Admiral Nurses within the older adults division.

As a service we are committed to increasing the quality of services and providing services that are safe and supportive to services users, their carers and relatives.

Trust Values

Employees, workers, and / or contractors will be expected to uphold the values of the Trust and exhibit the expected Trust behaviours aligned to the Trust's values. Individuals have a responsibility to ensure that they display the Trust values and behaviours in carrying out their job and that individuals feel able to challenge (or raise a challenge) when other colleagues' behaviours breach the spirit of Trust values.