Job summary
The opportunity has arisen for an exciting Memory Assessment Practitioner role, working across the county to actively participate in the Memory Assessment pathway.

This is a 12-month fixed-term or secondment opportunity and is part of a dynamic review of how we deliver our memory services to broaden access and ensure the delivery of specialist memory assessments in a timely manner. It is essential to enable the timely diagnosis of dementia, supporting access to early treatment and support, informed decision-making, and optimal management and life outcomes for those in need.

The successful candidate will be required to competently assess patients, as well as plan and deliver assessment outcomes. This includes delivering dementia diagnoses, where appropriate, and discussing medication options where applicable.

The service is currently county-wide; however, we particularly encourage applications from candidates based in the south of the county. Frequent travel to bases across the county will be required to support service needs. This will be balanced with home-based working, as the post is a hybrid working role.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - sponsorship is not available. Please provide details of the visa type and expiry date in your application. Failure to provide the required information will result in your application being rejected.

Main duties of the job
The post currently involves undertaking remote (via video call) or clinic-based appointments in line with the Memory Pathway and Protocols.

You will be responsible for making the initial contact with patients and carers to support their understanding of the memory pathway, and for undertaking detailed history-taking using a holistic memory assessment framework. This includes the initial collection of all clinically relevant service user information and clinical history, while involving carers using agreed service formats.

There is a requirement to accurately and contemporaneously record and document clinical discussions and assessment details on the RiO clinical system.

Your comprehensive assessment and detailed history-taking will be presented to the multidisciplinary team. You will then communicate the findings, including any diagnosis, to the person assessed and, where appropriate, their loved ones. You will also provide monitoring of any recommended treatment, where suitable, in line with the Memory Assessment Pathway.

About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.

You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!

We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.

Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life. Apply through our website to find out more.

Details
Date posted: 19 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 274-12272-OA
Job locations: Country Wide, Lincolnshite, LN6 8UZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.
• When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Staff benefits

• Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Car leasing scheme
• NHS pension scheme
• Free eye tests
• Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Foundation Degree in Psychology or equivalent qualification in health and social care subject and/or qualification at Level 4 / foundation degree or above
• Awareness of Mental Health Act legislation

Desirable

• Higher education in a health related subject
• Evidence of CPD

Special Requirements
Essential

• Ability to travel within the geographical work area
• Attend Trust induction and localised induction
• Complete care certificate

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a similar role or evidence transferable skills
• Experience of working within a mental health setting
• Providing physical healthcare support and advice
• Experience of working in health and therapy teams
• Excellent IT skills

Desirable

• Experience of working within LPFT
• Experience working as an Assistant Psychologist experience
• Experience of using RiO notes system
• Experience of working within a MDT

Skills
Essential

• Clear understanding and flexibility to adapt to the needs of the service
• Excellent IT Skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Therapeutic, rehabilitation and health care skills
• Understanding of NHS and care pathways
• Team worker
• Ability to use initiative
• Motivated to develop role and adapt
• Work within policy and procedure

Desirable

• A.I.R

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Country Wide, Lincolnshite, LN6 8UZ, United Kingdom

For questions about the job, contact:
Team Coordinator, Lisa Cheesebrough
Lisa.cheesebrough1@nhs.net
01522508332

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