Job summary
The Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service is a joint venture
between Alzheimers Society and Devon Partnership Trust. We provide Dementia
services to people who are registered to a Bristol GP. We are located across two community hubs and support the people of Bristol with Dementia to live as
well as possible, for as long as possible, in their own community.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified professional to join us to support people with Dementia and their carers, families and staff.
The successful candidate will work closely with a designated group of GPs or Care Homes in a liaison model and hold a caseload of people who require Dementia assessment and diagnosis or support and treatment.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will attend a weekly team meeting where you will have access to support from peers and a range of professions and experienced staff.
This is an opportunity for applicants who will have transferable skills from previous experience working in Mental Health, Dementia or Physical Health and from a perspective which may be General Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or a variety of other professional backgrounds.
We provide all staff with opportunities for excellent training and development, supervision and appraisal and not least to make a significant positive difference to the lives of people living with dementia.
Main duties of the job
This role is
suited to an experienced qualified clinician. Working in
the community using a range of core competencies (dementia
focused) to work with the GP and or Care Home to support the needs of people
who present with a range of memory loss, behaviour changes and changes in
cognitive functioning symptoms.
As
part of the service, you will provide access to credible specialist dementia expertise
for GPs, Primary Care and Care Home staff and others who are requiring support
and expert advice on meeting the needs of those persons with a diagnosis of
dementia.
It will
include case management (design and co-ordination of care/support that is
personalised and evaluated). The liaison with a wide range of statutory and
non-statutory agencies is central to this role.
You will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team, providing
support and informal supervision for other members and participating in team
and service development and evaluation.
You will have access to supervision and appraisal to develop your own area of
expertise to support the service to develop and meet the needs of the local
community more effectively.
This role
will be allocated to a designated hub but will be flexible to work across the
city of Bristol as required.
The role will necessitate working on our Access Point on a rota basis(Monday to Friday from 08.00-16.00 or 10.00-18.00).
All clinical staff are
provided with laptops to enable ease of flexible community working.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description (exert below)
Communication and
Working Relationship Skills
Contribute to the
teams engagement and liaise with a wide range of stakeholders including: General Practitioners, Other Primary care staff, Services Users and Carers, Health and social care teams, Third sector/voluntary agencies, Community groups and local authority provision, Other statutory agencies
Provide specialist knowledge to support others to a
greater understanding of dementia across the wider community
Provide education and training programmes re:
dementia
Impart complex and sensitive information, which may
be condition related understanding the perspective of others
Respond to requests to complete assessment, review
and work with dementia crisis positively and expertly
Communicate information in a way that makes it
relevant, sensitive and understandable
Provide and receive information some of which may be
contentious, sensitive and in a highly emotive atmosphere to and from
individuals and their families/carers
Provide high standard of written and verbal
communication that is clear and in line with professional documentation
standards
Participate in and chair clinical meetings
Facilitate access to social care and other health
services
Promote social inclusion regardless of age,
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or disability
Use IT effectively and appropriately
At all times ensure the person with dementia, their
carers where appropriate, are included in any communications about them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description (exert below)
Communication and
Working Relationship Skills
Contribute to the
teams engagement and liaise with a wide range of stakeholders including: General Practitioners, Other Primary care staff, Services Users and Carers, Health and social care teams, Third sector/voluntary agencies, Community groups and local authority provision, Other statutory agencies
Provide specialist knowledge to support others to a
greater understanding of dementia across the wider community
Provide education and training programmes re:
dementia
Impart complex and sensitive information, which may
be condition related understanding the perspective of others
Respond to requests to complete assessment, review
and work with dementia crisis positively and expertly
Communicate information in a way that makes it
relevant, sensitive and understandable
Provide and receive information some of which may be
contentious, sensitive and in a highly emotive atmosphere to and from
individuals and their families/carers
Provide high standard of written and verbal
communication that is clear and in line with professional documentation
standards
Participate in and chair clinical meetings
Facilitate access to social care and other health
services
Promote social inclusion regardless of age,
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or disability
Use IT effectively and appropriately
At all times ensure the person with dementia, their
carers where appropriate, are included in any communications about them.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional mental health qualification and registration eg RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT, SROTor Community Nursing Degree
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescriber and/or another recognised therapy qualification
- Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
- Clinical Supervision qualification
- Training to level 3 in Safeguarding Adults and children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
Experience
Essential
- An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
- Understanding of community structures and Health and Social Care Agenda for Older Adults
- Understanding of the Ageing Well principles in Dementia care
- Understanding of the organic presentations in Older People
Desirable
- An understanding of the CPA Process
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing clinical complexity
- Working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
- Experience of lone working and able to make clinical decisions independently
Desirable
- Providing clinical supervision.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
- Participation in user involvement in services.
- Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with people experiencing a wide range of needs in relation to dementia.
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals, community services etc. from various settings.
- Able to produce well written reports.
- Able to participate and present information in a group setting
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to recognise potential difficulties and participate in finding solutions
- Ability to assess and develop plans to manage risk.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plans
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage own time and that of the teams.
- Ability to work flexibly.
Physical Skills/Other
Essential
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance with service need.
- Computer literacy.
- Excellent clinical assessment skills.
- Ability to manage change in a positive manner.
- Ability to use IT Systems ,e.g. Electronic Record Keeping
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional mental health qualification and registration eg RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT, SROTor Community Nursing Degree
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescriber and/or another recognised therapy qualification
- Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
- Clinical Supervision qualification
- Training to level 3 in Safeguarding Adults and children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff
Experience
Essential
- An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
- Understanding of community structures and Health and Social Care Agenda for Older Adults
- Understanding of the Ageing Well principles in Dementia care
- Understanding of the organic presentations in Older People
Desirable
- An understanding of the CPA Process
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Substantial experience of managing clinical complexity
- Working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
- Experience of lone working and able to make clinical decisions independently
Desirable
- Providing clinical supervision.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
- Participation in user involvement in services.
- Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with people experiencing a wide range of needs in relation to dementia.
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals, community services etc. from various settings.
- Able to produce well written reports.
- Able to participate and present information in a group setting
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Able to recognise potential difficulties and participate in finding solutions
- Ability to assess and develop plans to manage risk.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plans
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage own time and that of the teams.
- Ability to work flexibly.
Physical Skills/Other
Essential
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance with service need.
- Computer literacy.
- Excellent clinical assessment skills.
- Ability to manage change in a positive manner.
- Ability to use IT Systems ,e.g. Electronic Record Keeping
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
