Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with the Dementia Development Team to utilise knowledge and skills so as to enable other staff across the hospital site to deliver, safe effective and compassionate care to people with dementia and support to their carers and families.

The purpose of practice is closely linked to role modelling the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate dementia care. Consequently the post holder is not expected to solely deliver that care but to work with and support others to develop the skills required for dementia care to become everybodys business.

Additionally the post holder will help to provide emotional support to carers and families of people with dementia receiving care. That support will include but not be limited to education, sign posting and liaison with others

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.  We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including childcare voucher schemes, work-life balance policies.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Good standard of general education
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
  • Has a positive attitude towards dementia care and those affected by dementia
  • Aware of initiatives including ‘this is me’ , tip tree toolkit etc

    • Desirable criteria

  • NVQ Level 4

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Working with people with dementia in a clinical setting

    • Desirable criteria

  • Previous experience working with elderly patients
  • Experience of supporting carers and families of people with dementia

    • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Able to work autonomously and as a part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Can work in a stressful environment

    • Desirable criteria

  • Basic IT skills
  • Able to undertake education and basic teaching of staff member

    • Personal Qualities

    Essential criteria

  • Good time keeper
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Diligent and reliable
  • Motivated towards supporting others to become more dementia skilled

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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    Applicant requirements

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are essential

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are essential