Memory Clinic Nurse - Buckinghamshire
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Job summary
Are you a passionate qualified and Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) looking to develop your career within Memory Assessment? Are you looking to work within the Older Adults Community Mental Health team based in High Wycombe and Aylesbury?
As an enthusiastic Mental Health Nurse, you will have specialist knowledge relating to the care of older adults with mental health conditions and co-existing physical health concerns.
Why join us? We provide 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 carries an incentive premium of £3,500 which will be paid in instalments over an 18-month period, this is subject to terms and conditions.
Main duties of the job
- Conduct individual assessments for people with memory concerns and provide pre and post-diagnostic support.
- Assist individuals with a new diagnosis of dementia and their carers to live well with the condition.
- Develop and manage nurse-led clinics for initial assessments and follow-ups, ensuring up-to-date clinical practice.
- Supervise junior staff and students, and maintain effective communication with team members, primary care teams, and other agencies.
- Manage a patient caseload, ensuring all interventions are underpinned by the principles of recovery within dementia care, and participate in the planning, evaluation, and audit of practice.
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.
The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East 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"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health 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 may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
06 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year This role carries an incentive premium of £3,500 conditions apply
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-BM6704288-B
Job locations
Saffron House
Easton Street
High Wycombe
HP11 1NH
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Saffron House
Easton Street
High Wycombe
HP11 1NH
Employer's website
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