Dementia Support Worker
The closing date is 23 January 2026
Job summary
To work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing individual support, education and information for patients, relatives, carers, volunteers and staff involved in dementia care.
To enable patients, families, carers, staff and volunteers to have improved access to support, information, education and knowledge on services available, and to receive individual support as indicated in patient centred care plans and to the highest standards of patient care.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate health care service all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate QEH values.
Main duties of the job
To complete the Abbreviated Mental Test Score (AMTS) for all patients aged 75 and over.
Initiate the Dementia trio and support with completion of "This is me."
Participate in an active in reach information and support service across adult areas for patients living with dementia, their families and carers.
Support patients, carers and families in situations of emotional distress relating to dementia care.
Develop and support activity programs under supervision of trained staff.
Carry out activities and therapies as part of individual patient care.
Assist in delivering and designing training and educational programs for patients with dementia, staff, volunteers, families and carers.
Be a role model for dementia support and liaison.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Details
Date posted
14 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
426-017-26MG
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer details
Employer name
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer's website
https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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