Clinical Specialist Nurse (Memory Services)

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This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. This post is to cover maternity leave for 12 months and is open for Secondment or Fixed Term applicants - If you are applying as a Secondment opportunity, you will need the prior agreement of your current Line Manager to be considered for shortlisting and interview. You will work collaboratively, assuming an active and proactive leadership role in the establishment of partnerships and networks with key stakeholders across the wider mental health care system, creating a culture of partnership between people and services, promoting clear communication and improved access to specialist advice, knowledge and skills. Due to the need to be able to support Primary Care teams with diagnosis and treatment, it is essential that you are a Non-Medical Prescriber or can demonstrate that you will be able to become a Non-Medical Prescriber within an agreed timescale. You will contribute to increasing community awareness of the presentation, prevalence and prevention of Dementia in local community populations, using this insight and intelligence to inform future redesign improvement activity and decisions about investment. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.