About this role
Job summary
The Memory Assessment Service in Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation provides assessment and treatment to people living with dementia or suspected dementia.
We are looking for a passionate, highly motivated individual that is an effective communicator, and with considerable experience in the role they are applying for, or experience in assessment of people with dementia.
This post will work alongside the local complex care multi-disciplinary community teams, these form an essential part of the pathway from early diagnosis.
The post is supported by the Dementia and Older People's Mental Health team, the Primary Care Practitioners, Occupational Therapist and the Dementia liaison nurse providing care for people across the pathway.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
Cornwall Foundation Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist clinical knowledge and specialist skills in assessment, for people referredwith a suspected dementiao To identify, assess and support the diagnosis of dementia processo To support and monitor treatments prescribedo To provide post diagnosis counselling and support to people and their carers following theassessment and diagnosiso To work in partnership with Consultant and general medical colleagues, ensuring physical andmental health needs are considered holisticallyo To ensure that the person's needs are meet throughout the period of assessment, by ensuringliaison with and signposting to other services if requiredo To use a person centred approach that promotes independence and well-being minimizing theneed for medical intervention.o Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual care plans in partnership with service users,carers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team where appropriateo Produce individual treatment plans and work within protocols for the use of Cognitive Enhancermedication
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Current professional registration - NMC, Professional qualification - RMN, RGN Previous Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
Desirable
Non-medical prescribing where applicable to your profession
Experience Essential
Recent Substantial experience of working with people with dementia post qualification Experience in undertaking cognitive assessments without direct supervision
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.
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 Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address TBC - Mid/West Cornwall
Laregan Hill
Penzance
TR18 4NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)