Memory Clinic Assistant

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Interviews are due to be held on 10 February 2025.
The Wokingham Older Adult Mental Health Service is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated assistant practitioner to join our friendly and innovative Memory Clinic Team.
The post holder will have two years’ experience in mental health services. It is highly desirable that you have experience in working with patients living with dementia. NVQ 3 or equivalent would be desirable and or a willingness to complete further training where required.
This role will be primarily office based; however, we do work flexibly to meet service needs both from the office and remotely.
The post holder will support and enhance the delivery of care for patients assessed in the Wokingham Memory Clinic. This may include cognitive testing, post diagnostic support and any other needs identified by the service.
With training and support the post holder will be required to support the planning, administration and delivery and record keeping of a variety of group work including Cognitive Stimulation Therapy.
You will also be expected to support the wider service where there are service needs.
The post holder will work with each service user and their significant others to develop and where possible improve therapeutic relationships between themselves and the Wokingham Memory Clinic.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

• Two years’ experience in mental health services
• Experience in therapeutic group work
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Empathy and passion for working with older adults
• Valid UK licence with the ability to travel in a timely manner between work bases and community settings, including transporting patients where required. (public transport would not be suitable)
  For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
  We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
  We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
  We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Clare Bailey on 01189047200 or email: clare.bailey@berkshire.nhs.uk who will be delighted to help.
  Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible