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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Band 7 Memory Assessment Team Lead The closing date is 18 January 2026
We do not support the use of AI and other tools to assist in writing your application. It is essential that the content, especially your supporting statement, is personalised and factually accurate. Your application should reflect your genuine experiences and qualifications to ensure authenticity and credibility
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the North East Essex Dementia Service, working within the Memory Assessment Service alongside supporting the Care home liaison team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of a high level service for patients experience in Dementia and Frailty. You'll provide expert clinical assessments, diagnostic support, and post-diagnostic interventions for individuals with suspected or confirmed dementia. The successful applicant will work within the existing multi-disciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, OT's, Clinical and assistant Psychologists. The role will allow for the development of dementia care pathways and service improvement initiatives within the Memory Assessment Team.
Main duties of the job
Direct line management of core team professionals
Working closely with senior management and senior community team colleagues
Supporting regular administration of community team services to guarantee their delivery and development
Liaising with local services and other EPUT teams to promote learning and ensure safe and effective service delivery
Positive role modelling and delivering leadership which is underpinned by professionalism, compassion, and empathy
Developing and maintaining a positive culture in the workplace that promotes staff welfare and wellbeing
Providing effective and regular supervision (1 to 1 Support), appraisal and support of mental health practitioners from a mixed professional background. Supervision will include reviewing standards of record keeping such as appropriate updating of assessments, care plans, and risk management plans, and other relevant clinical documents
Promoting a safe and effective learning environment that facilitates the continued professional development of staff and students
Must demonstrate skills in negotiation, persuasion, reassurance, and motivation when
Report to the relevant Line Manager ensuring that any required information is communicated clearly and without delay
Have excellent communication skills, as the post holder will be required to use a number of methods including verbal, written, and presentations skills
About us
Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
Ā£8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job responsibilities The Memory Assessment Service is an age inclusive service which provides assessment and diagnosis for people experiencing memory problems and other cognitive difficulties such as with language or attention and/or personality/behaviour changes. The role would also include working alongside the care home liaison team in providing support to residents within the care home setting they may also be experiencing memory difficulties or have a diagnosis of dementia. The role encourages collaborative working with relevant parties regarding admission avoidance to both general hospital and older adult mental health inpatients services and ensure holistic care delivery and participate in the continued development of services
The post holder will be responsible and provide effective leadership for a clinical team - providing a high quality service within the resources available within a defined area. They will deliver on specific key areas including;
Providing effective leadership
Coordinating the general functioning of the team
Performance monitoring and management
Line management and supervision of staff
Responsibility for the provision of proactive assessment, monitoring and management of patients and ensuring care is safe, effective, and evidence based
The post holder will evaluate the strengths and areas requiring improvement and development, and collaborative with the Clinical Manager and the senior team to develop strategies for improvement. The post holder will contribute to facilitating the transformation of community mental health services in line with the North East Essex strategy.
Person Specification Education/ Qualifications
Professional qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy
Able to deliver from a range of possible key therapeutic interventions CBT, Psychosocial interventions, Family Interventions, DBT approaches
Master degree or willingness to undertake this
Knowledge
Ability to supervise and conduct complex assessments and review of care in line with the requirements of the mental health care clusters
Provide clinical leadership to support the team to meet their performance and contractual targets
Knowledge of working with external agencies to support the service user group
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.
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
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Band 7 Memory Assessment Team Lead The closing date is 18 January 2026
We do not support the use of AI and other tools to assist in writing your application. It is essential that the content, especially your supporting statement, is personalised and factually accurate. Your application should reflect your genuine experiences and qualifications to ensure authenticity and credibility
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the North East Essex Dementia Service, working within the Memory Assessment Service alongside supporting the Care home liaison team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of a high level service for patients experience in Dementia and Frailty. You'll provide expert clinical assessments, diagnostic support, and post-diagnostic interventions for individuals with suspected or confirmed dementia. The successful applicant will work within the existing multi-disciplinary team consisting of nurses, doctors, OT's, Clinical and assistant Psychologists. The role will allow for the development of dementia care pathways and service improvement initiatives within the Memory Assessment Team.
Main duties of the job
Direct line management of core team professionals
Working closely with senior management and senior community team colleagues
Supporting regular administration of community team services to guarantee their delivery and development
Liaising with local services and other EPUT teams to promote learning and ensure safe and effective service delivery
Positive role modelling and delivering leadership which is underpinned by professionalism, compassion, and empathy
Developing and maintaining a positive culture in the workplace that promotes staff welfare and wellbeing
Providing effective and regular supervision (1 to 1 Support), appraisal and support of mental health practitioners from a mixed professional background. Supervision will include reviewing standards of record keeping such as appropriate updating of assessments, care plans, and risk management plans, and other relevant clinical documents
Promoting a safe and effective learning environment that facilitates the continued professional development of staff and students
Must demonstrate skills in negotiation, persuasion, reassurance, and motivation when
Report to the relevant Line Manager ensuring that any required information is communicated clearly and without delay
Have excellent communication skills, as the post holder will be required to use a number of methods including verbal, written, and presentations skills
About us
Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
Ā£8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job responsibilities The Memory Assessment Service is an age inclusive service which provides assessment and diagnosis for people experiencing memory problems and other cognitive difficulties such as with language or attention and/or personality/behaviour changes. The role would also include working alongside the care home liaison team in providing support to residents within the care home setting they may also be experiencing memory difficulties or have a diagnosis of dementia. The role encourages collaborative working with relevant parties regarding admission avoidance to both general hospital and older adult mental health inpatients services and ensure holistic care delivery and participate in the continued development of services
The post holder will be responsible and provide effective leadership for a clinical team - providing a high quality service within the resources available within a defined area. They will deliver on specific key areas including;
Providing effective leadership
Coordinating the general functioning of the team
Performance monitoring and management
Line management and supervision of staff
Responsibility for the provision of proactive assessment, monitoring and management of patients and ensuring care is safe, effective, and evidence based
The post holder will evaluate the strengths and areas requiring improvement and development, and collaborative with the Clinical Manager and the senior team to develop strategies for improvement. The post holder will contribute to facilitating the transformation of community mental health services in line with the North East Essex strategy.
Person Specification Education/ Qualifications
Professional qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy
Able to deliver from a range of possible key therapeutic interventions CBT, Psychosocial interventions, Family Interventions, DBT approaches
Master degree or willingness to undertake this
Knowledge
Ability to supervise and conduct complex assessments and review of care in line with the requirements of the mental health care clusters
Provide clinical leadership to support the team to meet their performance and contractual targets
Knowledge of working with external agencies to support the service user group
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.
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
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