Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to Join the Mercer Team as a Dementia Key Worker ( part-time)
We are looking for a dedicated individual who enjoys engaging with elderly patients and is committed to providing a stimulating environment whilst they await their discharge. The role will involve assisting in the provision of a high standard of care and positive hospital experience for all patients with dementia / cognitive impairment on the ward and completion of relevant documentation. The role also involves working with the multidisciplinary team to provide group therapy and arranging crafts and activities for patients to engage with.
A typical day in the life of a Dementia Key Worker would include taking part in Multi-disciplinary meetings to identify patients that the key worker will be interacting with, spending time with the patients to get to know them, plan activities to entertain, liaising with family members to ensure that they are receiving support.
Main duties of the job
You will require excellent communication and organisational skills enabling them to work independently with patients and relatives, focusing on those with a diagnosis of Dementia. Our aim is to maintain the well being of our patients and to ensure they have a positive experience whilst the discharge from hospital is being facilitated.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts Clinical Induction Programme for Clinical Support Workers (which starts on the first day of employment). The programme is full-time (please contact the CSW Induction Programme Lead ifthis is going to be problematic: rallen@nhs.net),lasts for two weeks and will involve travelling tobothTrust sites.Theprogramme includes 2 supernumerary shiftsin the clinical area (an early and a late shift),all of the other days are classroom-based andrun from 9am to 5pm
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts Clinical Induction Programme for Clinical Support Workers (which starts on the first day of employment). The programme is full-time (please contact the CSW Induction Programme Lead ifthis is going to be problematic: rallen@nhs.net),lasts for two weeks and will involve travelling tobothTrust sites.Theprogramme includes 2 supernumerary shiftsin the clinical area (an early and a late shift),all of the other days are classroom-based andrun from 9am to 5pm
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Good level of secondary education.
- NVQ Level 3 in Direct Care or Health, or ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of development.
- To have received training to an Intermediate Level of dementia awareness.
- To have an understanding with regards Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults; Mental Capacity and Deprivations of Liberty.
Desirable
- Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care.
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- To have experience of working with patients with dementia in the acute care setting.
- To have knowledge with regards cognitive and social stimulation.
- Experience with working with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Awareness of the National Dementia Strategy.
- Awareness of Trust Dementia Strategy.
Skills
Essential
- To be able to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- To be able to collect data for audit purposes
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Good level of secondary education.
- NVQ Level 3 in Direct Care or Health, or ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of development.
- To have received training to an Intermediate Level of dementia awareness.
- To have an understanding with regards Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults; Mental Capacity and Deprivations of Liberty.
Desirable
- Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care.
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- To have experience of working with patients with dementia in the acute care setting.
- To have knowledge with regards cognitive and social stimulation.
- Experience with working with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Awareness of the National Dementia Strategy.
- Awareness of Trust Dementia Strategy.
Skills
Essential
- To be able to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- To be able to collect data for audit purposes
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.
