Band 6 CPN - Memory Assessment Nurse

Overview

The Salford Memory Assessment and Treatment Team (MATS) are pleased to offer a full time Band 6 position within the team. The successful applicant will provide specialist community and clinic-based memory assessments and support the team to deliver post diagnostic support including treatments. The team is based at Woodlands Hospital in Little Hulton.

• Provide specialist memory assessments in community and clinic settings.
• Support post-diagnostic care including treatments; contribute to MDT meetings.
• Cover duty by screening referrals, advising and signposting to appropriate services, handle general enquiries.
• Supervise junior staff and support students on placement; participate in leadership tasks as delegated.
• Contribute to wider MDT work, participate in weekly MDT meetings, and liaise with GPs, referrers and NHS/social care colleagues.
• Possibly deliver a diagnosis and oversee Band 5 nurses supporting initiation of treatments; opportunities for short-term post-diagnostic support and involvement in relevant research.
• Fulfil duties during absence of senior staff as appropriate.

• Good foundation of dementia knowledge; beneficial to have experience in older adult community care.
• Ability to travel within Salford footprint for home visits; full driving licence may be required.
• Experience in mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services may be relevant.
• Strong communication and liaison skills with GPs and referrers; ability to work with diverse teams.
• Desire to learn and develop with the team; knowledge of dementia treatments and current advances is useful.

All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. DBS Update Service is required. We are committed to equality, diversity and removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups (e.g., BAME, Disabled, LGBT+).

We are an approved sponsor for Skilled Worker visas. Applications from those requiring sponsorship will be considered. Use of Artificial Intelligence in applications is monitored.

• Free Parking
• Pay enhancements: 36% on evenings and weekends; 72% on Sundays and Bank Holidays
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29/33 with service
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card discounts