Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated individual to join the Memory Assessment Service in Peterborough. We welcome applications from newly qualified Mental Health Nurses, or those looking to transition from their first post to a fulfilling community role. As part of our team, you will be supported in your professional growth. Whether you are starting your nursing career or seeking a fresh challenge, we are eager to provide the guidance and opportunities needed for you to thrive.We are looking for candidates with:o Relevant NMC registration.o Previous experience in mental health environments (preferred, but not essential).o Strong communication, organisational, and timekeeping skills.o We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges.o A genuine passion for working with older individuals in the community who are facing dementia and mental health challenges. Main duties of the job Provide tailored support and interventions for individuals with dementia and mental health conditions.o Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver holistic care.o Monitor and review prescribed medications, ensuring adherence to best practices. Why Choose Us?o Supportive environment: We prioritise personal and professional development within a team focused culture.o Career pathway: We offer internal growth, progression, and support for gaining qualifications in leadership, specialist roles, and clinical research.o Work-Life balance: Flexible working hours are available to support personal life alongside service needs.o Join a dynamic team that provides exceptional care to enhance individuals' quality of life.o Well-Being initiatives: We offer wellness programs, stress management training, and Employee Assistance Programs. The successful candidate will be based in Peterborough, with regular supervision and career progression opportunities within the Trust About us Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life. Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development. To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ communities. Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications. Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 310-OPAC-6990907 Job locations Dementia Resource Centre 5 York Road Peterborough PE1 3BP Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. Collaborate with service users, carers, and the MDT to deliver high-quality care. Support medication concordance and ensure safe prescribing practices. Contribute to case management, MDT meetings, and CPD. Maintain high standards of documentation/record-keeping. Travel independently across the county to meet time-sensitive deadlines. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, as public transport will not meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet these criteria. DVLA has reciprocal arrangements with several overseas countries. Visit the DVLA website for more information. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. Collaborate with service users, carers, and the MDT to deliver high-quality care. Support medication concordance and ensure safe prescribing practices. Contribute to case management, MDT meetings, and CPD. Maintain high standards of documentation/record-keeping. Travel independently across the county to meet time-sensitive deadlines. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, as public transport will not meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet these criteria. DVLA has reciprocal arrangements with several overseas countries. Visit the DVLA website for more information. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN level 1 RMN level 2 Evidence of professional development Desirable ENB 998 or other teaching qualification, mentorship. Experience Essential Experience in acute or community mental health setting Experience of working with people with a diagnosis of dementia Desirable Community experience Primary care experience Skills/Abilities Essential Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision Ability to work flexibly as part of a team. Good communication skills Good report writing Able to assess plan and implement care Teach and support student nurses or OTs and HCA'S Standard keyboard skills and ability to communicate through IT using packages such as Word. Time Management and prioritisation Skills. Desirable Understanding of clinical supervision Knowledge/Understanding Essential Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others Recognises the limits of own authority within the role Seeks and uses professional support appropriately Understands the principle of confidentiality Demonstrates professional curiosity Responsible for maintaining registration with NMC and or other professional bodies Other Essential Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings Encourages others to express themselves openly Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems Shows respect for others' feelings, views and circumstances In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down. Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so Physical requirements Essential Able to travel independently in community. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN level 1 RMN level 2 Evidence of professional development Desirable ENB 998 or other teaching qualification, mentorship. Experience Essential Experience in acute or community mental health setting Experience of working with people with a diagnosis of dementia Desirable Community experience Primary care experience Skills/Abilities Essential Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision Ability to work flexibly as part of a team. Good communication skills Good report writing Able to assess plan and implement care Teach and support student nurses or OTs and HCA'S Standard keyboard skills and ability to communicate through IT using packages such as Word. Time Management and prioritisation Skills. Desirable Understanding of clinical supervision Knowledge/Understanding Essential Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others Recognises the limits of own authority within the role Seeks and uses professional support appropriately Understands the principle of confidentiality Demonstrates professional curiosity Responsible for maintaining registration with NMC and or other professional bodies Other Essential Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings Encourages others to express themselves openly Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems Shows respect for others' feelings, views and circumstances In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down. Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so Physical requirements Essential Able to travel independently in community. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Address Dementia Resource Centre 5 York Road Peterborough PE1 3BP Employer's website https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)