About this role
Job summary
You will be a member of the multi-disciplinary memory assessment service team. You will participate in providing a comprehensive assessment to Service Users with cognitive difficulties using an agreed Memory Assessment Service assessment template.
The post will enable you to develop a knowledge and understanding of strategies and interventions in the treatment of dementia.
To be proficient in referring to other agencies within the service or referring to other services or agencies where necessary.
To confidently identify risk factors and action accordingly.
Providing a communication structure between GP's and other services in LSCFT, non-statutory services, as a means of ensuring highest possible standards of patient care.
To actively promote the Trust values within the MAS service and in accordance with the NMC / HPC code of conduct or other professional body.
You will also be expected to actively contribute to the ongoing development of MAS.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Burnley Memory Assessment Service (MAS) as a Band 5 Medicines Management Nurse, supporting high-quality, person-centred care for individuals with suspected or diagnosed dementia.
You will work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team including medical staff, nurses, psychology, occupational therapy, and admin colleagues. The role focuses on safe medicines optimisation, including supporting the initiation, titration, and monitoring of dementia medications in line with NICE and Trust guidance.
You will also contribute to holistic assessment, risk identification, care planning, and patient/carer education, ensuring safe and effective treatment pathways. Strong communication and MDT working are essential, particularly in supporting interface working across MAS, primary care, and urgent services (e.g. IRS).EL MAS is a forward-thinking, inclusive team with a strong focus on psychological safety, staff wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
We are looking for a motivated Registered Nurse with an interest in older adult mental health and dementia care, who is committed to delivering compassionate, safe, and high-quality care.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
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Job description Job responsibilities
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please review the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Mental Health Nurse, Degree Level or equivalent knowledge and experience On-going registration with professional body. Compliance with regulatory bodies and codes of professional conduct
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of mental health problems including Cognitive problems and Dementia. Knowledge of issues that impact upon people with mental health problems. Knowledge of the impact of risk and protective factors that affect people with mental health problems.
Experience Essential
This post would be suitable for someone newly qualified or someone that is looking for experience in Memory Assessment Service or Older Adult Mental Health Services. Evidence of using assessment tools related to assessing mood, cognition and functioning. Evidence of assessment across a broad range of mental health problems
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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address Gannow Lane Resource Centre
Burnley
BB12 6QH
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)