Working with the Dementia and Delirium Specialist practitioner in conjunction with the clinical lead to deliver high quality patient care, acting as a role model for all staff.
The successful candidate would be expected to provide specialist clinical advice, education and leadership to staff across the trust working with people living with dementia or delirium. This work will feed into the overall team aim of implementing and influencing continual improvement in the standard of care provided.
The team is looking for individuals who have expert skills in communicating with individuals living with a dementia, and who are able to teach and disseminate those skills to others. The post holder should have specific knowledge of managing the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
You will be joining a supportive and friendly team. Personal and professional development is a requirement of the post and will be supported through both internal and external training opportunities. The post holder may be required to work in other areas of the Trust to meet service needs and work rotational shifts.
Main duties of the job
To act as an innovative and enthusiastic role model providing training, guidance and advice to staff caring for people living with Dementia and Delirium. To work within the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of dementia and delirium care throughout all aspects of the patients care pathway and in all clinical settings. To deliver high quality patient care, acting as a role model for all staff by providing specialist clinical advice, education, and leadership to clinical staff across the trust caring for people with dementia or delirium to result in an improvement in the standard of care provided. Work with patients with dementia to improve their mental health, physical health, and wellbeing through therapeutic activities. Be confident in working with patients who have behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia and be able to support ward staff with management strategies and establish relationships with patients identifying ways to support them whilst in hospital, regularly engaging with individuals and families/carers. Ensure accurate assessments and information is gathered, to help facilitate complex discharge planning. Working closely with the wards and discharge team to ensure accurate assessments have been taken place to facilitate timely and accurate discharges. Assist to implement meaningful person-centred care plans supporting the emotional and behavioural needs of individual patients. To support and encourage ward staff to organise appropriate activities/interactions. About us
At
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust , we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options
to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme
for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance
to recharge and relax A strong focus on
career development
to help you grow and achieve your potential Additionally, you'll gain access to our
Blue Light Card , unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a
diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce , and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Job responsibilities
Deliver and promote therapeutic interactions for individuals and groups of patients to enhance their physical wellbeing and enable functional therapy intervention. To have relevant expertise and knowledge related to investigations and treatment options in order to provide patients with necessary information to ensure informed consent. To assist with mental capacity assessments and Deprivation of Liberty Application. To work with a self-directed approach in the clinical area in order to provide a highly specialised service. To provide data for and assist with departmental audits and Continuous Quality Improvement Projects. Remain up to date with local and national dementia research and participate in any relevant local projects. To actively manage the dementia team database ensuring it remains up to date, accurate and complies with data-protection legislation. To work alongside the dementia Education Facilitator to support delivery of education. To manage own caseload of patients, developing individual agreed management regimes with the patient that acknowledge and are responsive to their psychological, physiological, and educational needs. To maintain up-to-date specialist knowledge, participate in in-service training and show evidence of continuing Professional Development in line with Clinical Governance requirements. To act as a source of expertise, advice and knowledge for patients, carers and healthcare professionals in a variety of services and settings. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Health Professional Dementia Qualification and or equivalent dementia knowledge and experience Full driving license holder Attended SFT Dementia Study Day 1 Experience
Substantial proven experience post registration at Band 5 or above. Knowledge and experience of National Health Knowledge of best practice in providing care for patients living with dementia or delirium. Experience of working with patients living with a dementia Experienced in the use of IT applications, specifically experience of Excel, Outlook Email, Microsoft word, PowerPoint. Demonstrable commitment to establishing productive working relationships with clinicians and other professionals Evidence of a good standard of Literacy/English language skills Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives (as appropriate), remaining calm, professional, sensitive and empathetic Professional and patient focused approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members. Additional Criteria
Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and deliver to targets and deadlines Self-motivated and able to use own Able to work effectively as part of a team Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients Excellent leadership Would need to be a car owner and use their own car for business use periodically Experience of supporting staff and developing staff members and active performance management. 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.
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To act as an innovative and enthusiastic role model providing training, guidance and advice to staff caring for people living with Dementia and Delirium. To work within the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of dementia and delirium care throughout all aspects of the patients care pathway and in all clinical settings. To deliver high quality patient care, acting as a role model for all staff by providing specialist clinical advice, education, and leadership to clinical staff across the trust caring for people with dementia or delirium to result in an improvement in the standard of care provided. Work with patients with dementia to improve their mental health, physical health, and wellbeing through therapeutic activities. Be confident in working with patients who have behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia and be able to support ward staff with management strategies and establish relationships with patients identifying ways to support them whilst in hospital, regularly engaging with individuals and families/carers. Ensure accurate assessments and information is gathered, to help facilitate complex discharge planning. Working closely with the wards and discharge team to ensure accurate assessments have been taken place to facilitate timely and accurate discharges. Assist to implement meaningful person-centred care plans supporting the emotional and behavioural needs of individual patients. To support and encourage ward staff to organise appropriate activities/interactions. About us
At
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust , we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options
to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme
for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance
to recharge and relax A strong focus on
career development
to help you grow and achieve your potential Additionally, you'll gain access to our
Blue Light Card , unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a
diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce , and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Job responsibilities
Deliver and promote therapeutic interactions for individuals and groups of patients to enhance their physical wellbeing and enable functional therapy intervention. To have relevant expertise and knowledge related to investigations and treatment options in order to provide patients with necessary information to ensure informed consent. To assist with mental capacity assessments and Deprivation of Liberty Application. To work with a self-directed approach in the clinical area in order to provide a highly specialised service. To provide data for and assist with departmental audits and Continuous Quality Improvement Projects. Remain up to date with local and national dementia research and participate in any relevant local projects. To actively manage the dementia team database ensuring it remains up to date, accurate and complies with data-protection legislation. To work alongside the dementia Education Facilitator to support delivery of education. To manage own caseload of patients, developing individual agreed management regimes with the patient that acknowledge and are responsive to their psychological, physiological, and educational needs. To maintain up-to-date specialist knowledge, participate in in-service training and show evidence of continuing Professional Development in line with Clinical Governance requirements. To act as a source of expertise, advice and knowledge for patients, carers and healthcare professionals in a variety of services and settings. Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Health Professional Dementia Qualification and or equivalent dementia knowledge and experience Full driving license holder Attended SFT Dementia Study Day 1 Experience
Substantial proven experience post registration at Band 5 or above. Knowledge and experience of National Health Knowledge of best practice in providing care for patients living with dementia or delirium. Experience of working with patients living with a dementia Experienced in the use of IT applications, specifically experience of Excel, Outlook Email, Microsoft word, PowerPoint. Demonstrable commitment to establishing productive working relationships with clinicians and other professionals Evidence of a good standard of Literacy/English language skills Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives (as appropriate), remaining calm, professional, sensitive and empathetic Professional and patient focused approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members. Additional Criteria
Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and deliver to targets and deadlines Self-motivated and able to use own Able to work effectively as part of a team Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients Excellent leadership Would need to be a car owner and use their own car for business use periodically Experience of supporting staff and developing staff members and active performance management. 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.
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