Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Memory and Dementia Community Team

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to recruit a band 7 mental health Nurse Practitioner within the Memory Assessment Pathway, based in Lichfield/Burntwood and Mercian PCN.

Applicants should possess the knowledge and skills to enable them to work in the memory and dementia speciality, working with service users affected by all types of dementia. This includes working with challenging and complex needs associated to a dementia diagnosis.Applicants must have non-medical prescribing qualification.

Applicants will be required to work closely with the existing multi-disciplinary team members, providing diagnostic assessment and follow ups to those referred. The role will include close working with physical and social care colleagues along with our GP and primary care colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Delivery of a high standard of nursing care to individuals referred to the Memory & Dementia Service

Provide a specialist mental health nursing assessment, care planning and to evaluate those experiencing dementia

To work in partnership with fellow team members and internal/external partners.

To undertake their own professional development and compliance with mandatory training.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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