We are looking for an experienced Nurse, that holds a non medical prescribing qualification to join our county wide Early Memory Diagnosis Services to work in West part of the Hertfordshire being based in The Colne House, Watford.
The Early Memory Diagnosis and Support Service (EMDASS) offers comprehensive assessment and practical support to Hertfordshire residents who have concerns about their memory and are worried that they may be suffering from Dementia.
The service is made up of Psychiatrists, Nurses, Psychologists and OTs and works in close partnership with the Memory Support Hertfordshire, Alzheimer’s Society and Hertfordshire County Council’s Adult Care Services to provide psychological and practical support to people diagnosed with dementia.
As the Dementia Nurse Specialist, you will be expected to:
- Work within EMDASS team across Hertfordshire to complete expert assessments to determine whether a person has dementia.
- Be flexible to wok any sites to meet the service need.
- Be flexible to take over all administrative tasks in absence of admin staff and clinical staff to support the service operations.
- Be able to lead EMDASS Multi-disciplinary team meeting.
- Initiate acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (where appropriate) and then titrate them.
- Fulfil the role of a Nurse Independent Prescriber for service users who are diagnosed with dementia as per Trust policy and NMC requirements.
What We Can Offer You In Return
- Coaching network where trained coaches throughout the Trust are matched with staff of all disciplines to provide a powerful development opportunity
- Leading company discounts and childcare vouchers
- Salary sacrifice schemes enabling staff to drive a new car or bike – saving on tax and insurance included
- Wellbeing activities – from mindfulness to yoga, pilates and our signature craft club join our monthly programme of regular and special events to support your wellbeing
- Gym discounts, including Nuffield Health and David Lloyd.
- Refer a friend to work for the Trust and receive up to £500! (A payment of £250 will be made when the applicant commences employment with us and a further payment of £250 will be made once they hit 6 months continuous service with us)
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission
Our Family Of Over 4,000 Members Of Staff Provide Health And Social Care For People With Mental Ill Health, Physical Ill Health And Learning Disabilities Across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex And Norfolk, Delivering These Services Within The Community And Several Inpatient Settings. Everything Is Underpinned By Choice, Independence And Equality, With Our Trust Values Embedded Throughout
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ramamoorthy Shanmugavelu Job title: EMDASS Operational Manager Email address: ramamoorthy.shanmugavelu@nhs.net Telephone number: 07881264836
In my absence, Elizabeth Booth, Service Line Lead can be contacted.
Ph: 07899 876557
elizabeth.booth3@nhs.net
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