Job summary
There are two Senior Dementia Practitioner roles available, 1x
0.6wte and 1x 0.8wte. Both roles are based within the post diagnostic team and will work from Brookland Hall. These city-wide roles will
focus on delivering high quality, individualised support to service users and
carers, encompassing a wide range of 1:1 and group interventions. The post holders
will work collaboratively with the Psychology team, to deliver bespoke
interventions for complex service users andcarers.
The roles will work alongside a Clinical Support
Manager to support development and implementation of the services Preventing
Well agenda, engaging with stakeholders and others in defining and
delivering this pathway. This is an exciting development for the service as we engage in initiatives to promote good brain health, maintaining
function and independence and reducing risks for developing dementia.
The post holders will be expected to have experience of
setting up and running groups, goal setting skills and knowledge and implementation
of outcome measures. Experience of using cognitive rehabilitation
is a desirable skill to promote independence and adaptation to life changes.
Experience of clinical supervision of support staff would be
of benefit to the role, recognising the value of leadership skills in supporting own and team development.
The post holders will contribute to the services access
point rota on a regular basis, answering and responding to clinical calls.
Main duties of the job
The main duties are included in the job description.
In summary, the post holder will develop, deliver and evaluate the interventions conducted by the post diagnostic team and those under the Preventing Well Agenda. You will be expected to carry a complex clinical caseload and support the Dementia Support Workers, in a clinical capacity.
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 the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
- Understanding of the Ageing Well principles in Dementia care.
- 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.
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with people experiencing a wide range of needs in relation to dementia.
- Able to recognise potential difficulties and participate in finding solutions.
- Ability to assess and develop plans to manage risk.
- 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.
- 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
Desirable
- Providing clinical supervision.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
- Participation in user involvement in services.
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional mental health qualification and registration e.g. RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT or Community Nursing Degree
Desirable
- 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
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
- Understanding of the Ageing Well principles in Dementia care.
- 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.
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with people experiencing a wide range of needs in relation to dementia.
- Able to recognise potential difficulties and participate in finding solutions.
- Ability to assess and develop plans to manage risk.
- 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.
- 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
Desirable
- Providing clinical supervision.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
- Participation in user involvement in services.
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional mental health qualification and registration e.g. RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT or Community Nursing Degree
Desirable
- 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
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).
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