Overview
The post-holder will undertake memory assessments for service users suspected with dementia, deliver diagnosis working with a multi-disciplinary team, and provide treatment and post-diagnostic support through titration reviews. The post-holder will work between One-Stop Pathway and Primary Care. The post-holder will carry out risk assessments and implement risk management plans with service users and carers. The post-holder will be familiar with safeguarding policy and follow safeguarding protocol to ensure safety of service users and carers in the community. The post-holder will work closely with partner agencies and make referrals tailored to service users\' and carers\' needs to community services to support service users living well with illness. To act as Duty Nurse for completing the screening of referrals, offering advice and signposting. The post-holder will undertake supervision of junior staff and trainees, as delegated by the MATS Team Leader.
Responsibilities
- Memory assessments for service users suspected with dementia
- Deliver diagnosis in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team
- Provide treatment and post-diagnostic support through titration reviews
- Work between One-Stop Pathway and Primary Care
- Carry out risk assessments and implement risk management plans with service users and carers
- Follow safeguarding policy and safeguarding protocol to ensure safety in the community
- Collaborate with partner agencies and make referrals tailored to service users\' and carers\' needs to community services
- Act as Duty Nurse for screening of referrals, offering advice and signposting
- Undertake supervision of junior staff and trainees as delegated by the MATS Team Leader
Location and Grade
Location: Watford, GB
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Memory Nursenhs Afc: Band 6 in Waterford employer: Hertfordshire Partnership University
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. Located in Hemel Hempstead, the Trust provides unique opportunities for growth within the healthcare sector, alongside a commitment to maintaining high service standards and fostering teamwork in a dynamic environment.
Contact Details:
Hertfordshire Partnership University Recruitment Team
