Job Description

The Mental Health division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust employs more than 2,800 dedicated staff to provide vital and integral healthcare services for our patients in a wide variety of settings, ranging from community through to acute wards, covering a vast geographical area. We need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork, and want to help our staff reach their full potential by committing to providing the support, skills and development to succeed.



This role is to work in the Memory Assessment Service (MAS) within the Older People's Care Unit 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.



This is a vacancy for an existing Band 7 Nurse Prescriber, or an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Band 6 Nurse and receive full funding and support to undertake the Nurse Prescribing Course. Upon completion of the course and having met the relevant competencies, you will progress into the Nurse Prescribing role.



A band 7 Nurse Prescriber will use their specialist clinical knowledge to independently assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate/monitor pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments and interventions for individuals as an autonomous practitioner. There will also be a lead role in supporting memory clinic services and associated organisations locally, regionally and nationally in initiatives related to better outcomes for individuals with memory problems.



A band 6 Nurse will provide specialist mental health assessment to individuals presenting with cognitive impairment developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care for a defined caseload. In addition, you will also provide education, advice and liaison to other professionals, clients and their carers.



#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.



We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.



We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.



The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.



The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment



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.



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



To signpost for post diagnostic support



Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is 26.40 (standard) or 54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.



You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of 16 per year applies.