Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Deputy Lead in Dementia Care Mapping based within Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP), covering Cardiff and Vale. This initiative is partially funded by the Regional Partnership Board. The Deputy lead will be an advocator and skilled practitioner in Dementia Care Mapping and support the Clinical lead with the continued service development and mapping coordination across Cardiff and Vale. You will be willing to undertake the DCM - Leading Practice Change qualification.
The DCM service supports and coordinates mapping activity across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan through individual referrals, rolling programmes of cultural mapping cycles, evaluations and also with the possibility of being involved in future research projects.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will continue to support and develop Dementia Care Mapping as an approach to improve person centred care within health, social and third sectors across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The Dementia Care Mapping team works alongside and extensively collaborates with, the Dementia Learning and Development Team to promote and embed improved practice for the support of individuals living with dementia.
As deputy clinical lead you will undertake DCM as a key focus in your role, as well as supporting and co-ordinating mapping that is undertaken across the services, providing supervision, delivering the strategy for DCM practice, whilst ensuring governance. You will support the monitoring activity data and undertaking service audits and evaluations.
You will contribute to the ongoing professional developmental needs of DCM trained staff in line with the professional standards set out by Bradford University DCM guidelines, the Good Work Framework and for developing a service that meets Standard 16 of the All Wales Dementia Care Pathway of Standards.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job 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
Job description
Job 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
- Registered health or social care professional qualification at degree level or with equivalent experience
- Advanced Dementia Care Mapping training or must be willing to undertake
- Evidence of post basic education in subjects relevant to specialty
- Specialist Training in Dementia Care Mapping with evidence of current experience in this field
Desirable
- Relevant post grad study with relevant experience in mental health of older people.
- Leadership qualification
- IQT Bronze/Silver Training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Evidence of management, including of staff, experience
- Experience of expertise in mental health of older people specialty.
- Experience of working in both health and social care settings.
- Dementia Care Mapping- current practice.
Desirable
- Evidence of Research involvement.
- Working alongside social services, private/ third sector.
- Training facilitation experience.
- Experience of evaluation and clinical audit.
- Experience of managing change in a clinical setting.
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of needs of older people in different settings
- Demonstrates understanding of leadership.
- Can evidence teaching/training skills
- Clinical Supervision Skills.
Desirable
- Able to produce detailed reports.
- Audit and evaluation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Person Centered Dementia Care (Kitwood and others).
- Dementia Action Plan for Wales 2018-22.
- Mental Capacity Act (2005).
- Mental Health Measure (2010).
- Social Service and Wellbeing Act (2014).
- Good Work Framework (2016)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Resilience in challenging situations.
- Organisational Skills
- Able to prioritise
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health or social care professional qualification at degree level or with equivalent experience
- Advanced Dementia Care Mapping training or must be willing to undertake
- Evidence of post basic education in subjects relevant to specialty
- Specialist Training in Dementia Care Mapping with evidence of current experience in this field
Desirable
- Relevant post grad study with relevant experience in mental health of older people.
- Leadership qualification
- IQT Bronze/Silver Training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience
- Evidence of management, including of staff, experience
- Experience of expertise in mental health of older people specialty.
- Experience of working in both health and social care settings.
- Dementia Care Mapping- current practice.
Desirable
- Evidence of Research involvement.
- Working alongside social services, private/ third sector.
- Training facilitation experience.
- Experience of evaluation and clinical audit.
- Experience of managing change in a clinical setting.
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of needs of older people in different settings
- Demonstrates understanding of leadership.
- Can evidence teaching/training skills
- Clinical Supervision Skills.
Desirable
- Able to produce detailed reports.
- Audit and evaluation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Person Centered Dementia Care (Kitwood and others).
- Dementia Action Plan for Wales 2018-22.
- Mental Capacity Act (2005).
- Mental Health Measure (2010).
- Social Service and Wellbeing Act (2014).
- Good Work Framework (2016)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Resilience in challenging situations.
- Organisational Skills
- Able to prioritise
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).
