Band 7 Memory Assessment Team Lead

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 18 January 2026

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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.

• 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

• 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.
• £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.

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…