Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience
Memory Assessment Service
Non Medical / Independent Prescriber, Nurse Advanced Practitioner
Are you an experienced nurse looking to join a team which has a real impact on the users of the service? Are you passionate about improving outcomes for people with dementia?
Our Memory Assessment and Therapy team (MATS) are seeking a Band 7 Prescriber to join their collaborative team.
MATS is the front door to all of our West Suffolk referrals for memory assessment, affecting the national dementia diagnostic rate data. The team provides a community-based service to adults with a memory issue. We are soon to be re-named as a Dementia Assessment Service to align with national expectations. We screen and triage all referrals into the service, and signpost to appropriate services if required. Referred people can expect to receive a service from MATS within 12 weeks as per our KPI's. We have been transparent about delays to assessment due to having a high number of referrals, and the team are working towards a positive trajectory within the coming months.
The MATS team is based in Bury St Edmunds but works across the west of the county. You will be supported by our MDT and the wider older people's network.
We are looking for professionals who are caring, supportive, proactive and reflective in their practice. If this sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you!
Complete holistic mental health assessments with Medication review and prescribing.
- Undertake the assessment, planning and delivery of dementia diagnosis and prescribing, if appropriate, with minimal supervision, ensuring continuity of practice and working within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
- Contribute to the wider functioning of the memory assessment services and take a lead role in shaping positive changes within the team.
- Be responsible for accurate recording of all patients outcomes within the SystmOne EPR.
- Assist with the wider agenda within the transformation work of the Trust
The successful candidate will join a service with a positive team culture, focused on learning, developing, improving, and supporting each other as well as our service users.
General responsibilities include:
- Having a good understanding of the national dementia agenda
- Development of robust relationships with partner agencies and services.
- You will be expected to be able to work autonomously and manage your time well.
- You must be able to be able to travel to various locations across West Suffolk
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established nursing networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or beautiful countryside. We’re an hour and a half away from London and our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
YOUR APPLICATION
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.
This post may be 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.
