Job overview

To provide a specialist memory assessment service to people who experience memory problems, their families and carers within community and clinic settings.

To be responsible for effective assessment of care needs, planning and implementation of care plans ensuring a positive service user experience.

To provide specialist advice and education to other services and professionals.

To take a lead role in the continuing development of the Memory Assessment Service through research and clinical audit.

Main duties of the job

Will be working providing care and support for a defined group of patients (caseload) who have been accepted for an assessment by the Memory Assessment Service.

  • Under the supervision of the Team Manager, arrange and organise appointments for service users of the Memory Assessment Service, and conduct assessments and reviews of treatment with cognitive enhancing medication, cognitive functioning and other relevant service user and carer related issues, both in the home, clinic and residential care settings. Both verbal and written liaison to the appropriate person or agency will be required.
  • The post holder will be responsible for the smooth, overall day-day running of the service, ensuring policies and clinical procedures are relevant to working practices, maintenance of a safe environment, supervision, mentorship and participation in appraisal process
  • Work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the continuing development of the service.
  • To facilitate access to relevant services in the statutory and non-statutory sector.
  • To participate in any duty system

    • Working for our organisation

    As a Trust we are committed to increasing the quality of services and providing services which are safe and supportive to services users, their carers and relatives.

    Person specification

    skills, experience, qualifications

    Essential criteria

  • skills experience, qualifications

    • Desirable criteria

  • 2 yrs experience

    • ** Please Note that Internal at Risk Employees will be given preference for this position**

    We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward for this vacancy at any time should we receive an overwhelming response of applications. We therefore encourage applicants to apply early if you wish to be considered for this post.

    If you do not hear from the recruitment 4 weeks within the advertised closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage. Please ensure that you check your emails on a regular basis for any recruitment updates regarding this vacancy. If you are not successful at the shortlisting stage and would like feedback, please contact the Recruitment Team directly for feedback. 

    Successful applicants for clinical posts up to and including Band 4 are expected to hold the national Care Certificate qualification and will be supported to attain this once in post.

    The Trust is committed to equal opportunities, providing opportunities for flexible working and is a non-smoking organisation.

    As a Trust we are passionate about Anti-Racism, Disability Inclusion, and LGBTQ+ Equality, and are committed to diversifying our staff team in all areas and at all levels of seniority to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. Therefore, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from people who belong to a minority or marginalised community, including from Black and Asian, Disabled (including hidden disabilities such as Neurodiversity, Mental Health, etc), or Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans or Queer (LGBTQ+) people.

    Furthermore, Disabled applicants have the option of requesting that their application is considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). Please indicate your intention to apply under the GIS in the relevant section of your application. Regardless of whether you participate in the scheme or have shared a disability, you will be provided the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments to the interview process at each stage of the recruitment process.

    Due to the nature of the work some posts may be subject to a Standard Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, through the Disclosure and Barring Service as stipulated under part V of the Police Act 1997.

    Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us; this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your