Clinical Specialist Nurse (Memory Services)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a 12-month fixed-term or secondment opportunity for a Clinical Specialist Nurse to work with the Memory Assessment Service in Scarborough, Whitby & Ryedale. The role involves leading the redesign of the system-wide memory service pathway, collaborating with Primary Care and Voluntary Care colleagues. You will provide specialist advice, guidance, training, and consultation to Primary Care and VCSE, aiming to streamline diagnosis and support for patients awaiting memory assessments. The position requires a Registered MH Nurse with excellent knowledge of memory assessment and dementia diagnosis across community systems.
Essential criteria
- Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD
- Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or currently in progress of achieving.
- Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing Clinical Supervision or in the process of achieving
- Professional clinical knowledge and experience acquired through degree (or equivalent post registration study), supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses at level 7, for example Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters Degree, Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Postgraduate diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP (Independent Prescriber), Psychosocial Interventions,
- Within the first year of being in post hold a recognised qualification in a governed therapy/advanced clinical qualification e.g Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Post Grad diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP (Independent Prescriber)
- And have Equivalent clinical experience to that of a Post Grad Diploma/master's level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience (see below under experience), together with evidence of relevant CPD
- Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
- Understanding and working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
- Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment (depending on specialist area)
- Significant experience working with patients with complex needs in the specialist field.
- Significant experience working with patients who display risk behaviours
- Working collaboratively with service users their families and carers
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Quality improvement activities
- Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
- Current Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN / RNLD
- Recognised Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or currently in progress of achieving.
- Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing Clinical Supervision or in the process of achieving
- Professional clinical knowledge and experience acquired through degree (or equivalent post registration study), supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses at level 7, for example Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters Degree, Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Postgraduate diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP (Independent Prescriber), Psychosocial Interventions,
- Within the first year of being in post hold a recognised qualification in a governed therapy/advanced clinical qualification e.g Intermediate Systemic Family Therapy/Post Grad diploma in CBT/British Isles Dialectical Behaviour Therapy /NMP (Independent Prescriber)
- And have Equivalent clinical experience to that of a Post Grad Diploma/master's level such as working as a band 6 (or above) in relevant clinical area with significant experience (see below under experience), together with evidence of relevant CPD
- Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice, regionally and nationally
- Understanding and working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
- Working knowledge of clinical medicines management
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Specialist Nurse (Memory Services)
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting12-month, Fixed Term or Secondment (maternity leave cover) opportunity for a highly motivated, innovative & confident Clinical Specialist Nurse (CSN) to work with the Memory Assessment Service across Scarborough Whitby & Ryedale (SWR) locality.
This is an exciting leadership post, specifically commissioned to work collaboratively with Voluntary Care (VCSE) colleagues, Primary Care and the Memory Service to promote the redesign of the system-wide memory service pathway. This role will pave the way for future systemic ways of working that will streamline diagnosis and support for people waiting for memory assessments, increase the number of memory assessments and diagnosis delivered safely within Primary Care, improve the quality and number of referrals to the specialist Memory Services, and enhance the overall experience for patients, their carers and families.
You would be a valued member of the Memory Service Leadership Team, prioritising the development of relationships with Primary Care, VCSE and other place-based organisations to establish effective and simple processes that will developclinical skills and practice, enabling memory assessment and diagnosis within Primary Care.
Applicants should be a Registered M
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