Job summary
This exciting post will be working in the Memory Assessment Service (MAS) providing assessment, potential diagnosis and signposting to other services and support networks for individuals aged 65 and over referred to the service with cognitive impairment.
We are looking to recruit either a Band 7 Non Medical Prescriber to also initiate and titrate treatment, or a Band 6 Memory Assessment Nurse who will have the opportunity to gain professional development and experience in this area and to undertake the Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) qualification.
The posts will work in the areas with the highest waiting times and will work with colleagues to reduce the waiting times in that area. There will be a requirement to travel between sites throughout Nottinghamshire.
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of the multi disciplinary team to screen for appropriate referrals
- To complete an assessment of clinical presentation and symptoms
- To share information amongst the multi disciplinary team and create appropriate and person centered care plans
- To refer for appropriate diagnostic procedures eg scans, neuropsychology, occupational therapy.
- To make independent diagnostic decisions based on consultation, history, presentation, pathology and/ or imaging results and to seek supervision from service medical support in complex diagnostic situations.
- To prescribe treatments (if NMP)
- To follow up on efficacy of medications (if NMP)
- To complete accurate records
About us
We have a huge variety of opportunities in our expansive Trust covering geographically from South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire to Leicester, providing mental health inpatient and community services, community health services, forensic mental health services and secure prison healthcare across the East Midlands.
We have more than 100 sites and a huge scope of unique opportunities to develop your career and gain some amazing experiences. We strive to be a great place to work and offer many staff benefits and tailored staff support and wellbeing programmes.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is working within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust within the Mental Health Services for Older People directorate.
The successful candidate will work within the MAS service and will review/accept referrals for individuals over the age of 65 with cognitive impairment, completing assessments for the same to ascertain whether or not a Dementia diagnosis is appropriate. The NMP will also initiate and titrate medication and treatment.
To screen referrals for appropriateness
To undertake initial assessments and create a treatment plan
To liaise with the MDT to explore symptoms and causes
To refer for additional assessments
NMP - to formulate a diagnosis and initiate treatment and complete follow up reviews
To signpost for post diagnostic support
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is working within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust within the Mental Health Services for Older People directorate.
The successful candidate will work within the MAS service and will review/accept referrals for individuals over the age of 65 with cognitive impairment, completing assessments for the same to ascertain whether or not a Dementia diagnosis is appropriate. The NMP will also initiate and titrate medication and treatment.
To screen referrals for appropriateness
To undertake initial assessments and create a treatment plan
To liaise with the MDT to explore symptoms and causes
To refer for additional assessments
NMP - to formulate a diagnosis and initiate treatment and complete follow up reviews
To signpost for post diagnostic support
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold RNMH qualification
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Training
Essential
- Education to masters degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Clinical supervision course
- Teaching and assessing training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of MDT working
- CPD relevant to current post
- Current knowledge and understanding of older peoples mental health needs and ability to demonstrate clinical competence
- Substantial and considerable experience in assessing and prescribing for people with dementia
- Can evidence knowledge of dementia
Desirable
- Community Mental Health experience
- Knowledge of Trust non-medical policy and local procedure
- Relevant clinical courses facilitiated research and audits that contribute to governance, service development and service planning
Aptitudes / Skills
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills and development project work.
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
- Highly specialised range of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective time management and organisational skills. Caseload management
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise work load.
Desirable
- Clinical supervision skills Ability to manage change
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oAble to travel across the Trust Geography to execute the requirements of the role. o
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold RNMH qualification
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Training
Essential
- Education to masters degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Clinical supervision course
- Teaching and assessing training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of MDT working
- CPD relevant to current post
- Current knowledge and understanding of older peoples mental health needs and ability to demonstrate clinical competence
- Substantial and considerable experience in assessing and prescribing for people with dementia
- Can evidence knowledge of dementia
Desirable
- Community Mental Health experience
- Knowledge of Trust non-medical policy and local procedure
- Relevant clinical courses facilitiated research and audits that contribute to governance, service development and service planning
Aptitudes / Skills
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills and development project work.
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
- Highly specialised range of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective time management and organisational skills. Caseload management
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise work load.
Desirable
- Clinical supervision skills Ability to manage change
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oAble to travel across the Trust Geography to execute the requirements of the role. o
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
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).
