The post holder will work within the Blaenau Gwent Memory Assessment Service. The post holder is a senior member of the Mental Health Team responsible for the initial screening and nurse‑led follow up of service users who are experiencing difficulties with their memory and/or a diagnosis of Dementia.
They will work collaboratively across a wide-ranging multi‑disciplinary services and agencies to provide effective delivery of health and social care, supporting a programme of recovery and social inclusion within the area.
The post holder will also be involved in the continuing development of this service within Blaenau Gwent and may supervise junior staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure the provision of a person‑centred, efficient, cost‑effective service for people referred to the Memory Assessment team with cognitive changes or concerns. This will include a supportive, person‑centred and educational approach to both the service user and their family/carers. In addition, the role requires the post holder to respond and proactively assess individuals as deemed clinically appropriate.
The post holder will be working across the Older Adult Memory Assessment Service, facilitating and coordinating the timely and effective assessment, discharge and transfer of patients by utilising clinical, managerial and communication skills. The post holder will be responsible for the timely assessment and management of patients who have complex health and social needs related to and because of memory difficulty.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post is fixed term for 12 months due to meeting the needs of the service.
Benefits
Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways, including a range of management development programmes. Flexible working, promotion of a healthy work‑life balance, occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence are also provided.
Person Specification
Experience
- Significant post registration experience as a Band 5
- Skills in assessing dementia and using cognitive screening tools
- Experience in Dementia care
Qualifications
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Knowledge
- Knowledge of Dementia and the different types
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Contact Details:
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Recruitment Team
