Memory Assessment Nurse - DOPMH
Closing date: 23 April 2026
The Memory Assessment Service in Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 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 local complex care multidisciplinary community teams, forming 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 is a community‑based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county, including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates must demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. 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
Main duties of the job
* Qualified professional with experience in dementia care; manage a caseload placing the person at the centre of care in a rewarding but busy role.
* Work in partnership with carers/family members and services in the community.
* Receive management and clinical supervision and the opportunity to develop skills through training and development.
* Provide specialist nursing skills, knowledge and expertise in the assessment, care and management of people with a suspected dementia/dementia to support the Consultant, GP and other primary care teams.
Education and Qualifications
* Current professional registration – NMC
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Previous postgraduate qualification relevant to specialism
Experience
* Recent substantial experience of working with people with dementia post qualification
* Experience in undertaking cognitive assessments without direct supervision
* Previous experience of mentoring students
* Experience of working in a multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency environment
Skills and Aptitude
* Proven leadership, organisational, prioritising and team working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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