Memory Clinic Nurse - Memory Assessment Service

The Memory Assessment service in Buckinghamshire has two main bases: Aylesbury and High Wycombe. The team are friendly and supportive as well as dedicated to providing excellent care and service through evidence-based interventions, research and quality improvement work. We work closely with families and carers as well as other services including social services who may be involved in supporting our patients/clients who have complex needs. The team enjoy having a range of students learning and working with them and have gained consistent positive feedback. This role is part-time working 22.5 hours per week.Main duties of the job This post will be within well-established team which will be working together to provide pre and post diagnosis support for service users with concerns about their memory and their careers. The service will be delivered mainly in a clinic environment, but on occasions home visits may be needed. The aim of this service is providing early assessment and diagnosis of memory concerns and intensive post diagnostic support. To provide a highly specialised nursing assessment, evidence-based intervention, advice and support for their own case load of people with concerns around memory function or a new diagnosis of dementia and their careers. The post holder will provide up-to-date clinical advice, support liaison education and training to other staff and agencies. Will be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and will work in close co-operation with primary care and other community agencies.

We are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our Memory Assessment Service, full time in our Memory Clinic. You will have specialist knowledge of the care of older adults with mental health conditions and co existing physical health concerns.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team