Job summary
An opportunity has arisen in the Salford Memory Assessment and Treatment service for a12-month fixed post for a Band 6 memory assessment nurse/CPN.
If successful, you will take part in memory assessments both at home and in the clinic here at Woodlands Hospital. Band 6 clinicians are also expected to support our duty desk, triaging new referrals, and dealing with any crisis matters or enquiries. Also, as part of the role, you would have to supervise junior colleagues.
Applicants should have experience of working with older adults and dementia care.
Main duties of the job
- The post-holder will undertake assessment and treatment of clients referred for investigation of possible mild cognitive impairment and dementia,
- To act as Duty Officer completing the screening of referrals, offering advice and signposting.
- The post-holder will undertake supervision of junior staff and trainees, as delegated by the MATS Team Leader
About us
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the northwest of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original, and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment, and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour, and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Memory Assessment and Treatment Service: Under the line management and clinical supervision from within the MATS the post holder will provide specialist community and clinic-based mental health assessment and post diagnostic support for service users of MATS within the framework of CPA, and in line with the relevant dementia clinical pathway as outlined within the MATS operational procedure.
- The post-holder will undertake assessment and treatment of clients referred for investigation of possible mild cognitive impairment and dementia, in accordance with NICE Guidelines and evidence-based practice, to support the work of the MATS service.
- To act as Duty Officer completing the screening of referrals, offering advice and signposting.
- The post-holder will contribute to the development and integration of specialist interventions for adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment within the Memory Assessment and Treatment Service.
- The post-holder will contribute to the development and delivery of an individually tailored service for people with dementia.
- The post-holder will undertake supervision of junior staff and trainees, as delegated by the MATS Team Leader
- The post-holder will take an active role within the relevant multi-disciplinary teams and will work within these services co-ordinated frameworks.
- The post-holder will undertake teaching, training, liaison and service promotion, within the Community Organic Service and the Salford Directorate as a whole, and for other agencies. The post-holder will contribute to audit and research work undertaken by the MATS Team.
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Memory Assessment and Treatment Service: Under the line management and clinical supervision from within the MATS the post holder will provide specialist community and clinic-based mental health assessment and post diagnostic support for service users of MATS within the framework of CPA, and in line with the relevant dementia clinical pathway as outlined within the MATS operational procedure.
- The post-holder will undertake assessment and treatment of clients referred for investigation of possible mild cognitive impairment and dementia, in accordance with NICE Guidelines and evidence-based practice, to support the work of the MATS service.
- To act as Duty Officer completing the screening of referrals, offering advice and signposting.
- The post-holder will contribute to the development and integration of specialist interventions for adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment within the Memory Assessment and Treatment Service.
- The post-holder will contribute to the development and delivery of an individually tailored service for people with dementia.
- The post-holder will undertake supervision of junior staff and trainees, as delegated by the MATS Team Leader
- The post-holder will take an active role within the relevant multi-disciplinary teams and will work within these services co-ordinated frameworks.
- The post-holder will undertake teaching, training, liaison and service promotion, within the Community Organic Service and the Salford Directorate as a whole, and for other agencies. The post-holder will contribute to audit and research work undertaken by the MATS Team.
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
essential and desirable
Essential
Desirable
- experience of working as a band 6 or relevant band 5
essential
Essential
- experience of working with clients with dementia
Desirable
- experience of working in a memory clinic and older people's service
essential and desirable
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of leadership within a community team
Person Specification
essential and desirable
Essential
Desirable
- experience of working as a band 6 or relevant band 5
essential
Essential
- experience of working with clients with dementia
Desirable
- experience of working in a memory clinic and older people's service
essential and desirable
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of leadership within a community team
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Salford Memory Assessment Team (MATS) - Woodlands Hospital
Meadowsweet Lane off Peel Lane
Little Hulton
M28 0FE
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
