Job summary
Join Our Team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
We're looking for a dedicated Memory Service Practitioner to provide compassionate assessment, support and guidance to clients and their carers across a wide range of multi-disciplinary services within CTMUHB.
In this rewarding role, you will deliver holistic, person-centred assessments while working collaboratively with colleagues across multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams. Your expertise will help shape tailored support that meets the full spectrum of clients' needs.
A key focus of the role is empowering individuals to maintain the highest possible level of physical and mental wellbeing. You will play a vital part in helping clients remain safely and independently at home for as long as appropriate, promoting confidence, resilience and quality of life.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Welsh Skills Essential: This post is advertised as Welsh skills are essential. This means Speaking & Listening at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. We don't need fluency. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.
This role will work under the supervision of the Memory Service Clinical Nurse Specialist offering advice and support to clients who are experiencing suspected Dementia/Mild Cognitive Impairment, as well as their carers.
Take responsibility for a clinical caseload providing care and treatment to clients referred into the Memory Service.
Foster robust working relationships with all partners in particular Local Authority and Primary Care.
Contribute to the continuing improvement and development of dementia care services.
Promote physical and mental health wellbeing, emphasising living well with dementia.
Be an advocate for clients living with dementia and their carers, and signpost as necessary to statutory and voluntary services.
Complete assessments and follow up reviews for people within the Memory Service.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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.
Develop robust links with colleagues in Primary Care to ensure the maintenance of the clients physical health care needs.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team fostering good communication with colleagues of all disciplines and the voluntary sector.
Contribute to effective communication with all parts of the mental health service, in particular the Older Adults Community Mental Health Teams (OACMHT).
Establish rapport and maintain supportive professional relationships with clients and their carers, even when there are barriers to acceptance such as lack of insight or difficulties adjusting to complex life changes; recognising the stress associated with caring, offering and promoting carers assessments as required.
Liaise with statutory and voluntary sector agencies to meet client needs.
Ensure record keeping meets the agreed standard required, utilising paper-based or IT systems as directed by the Senior Nurse and ensuring information sharing protocols are understood and appropriately explained to clients.
Present cases to the multi-disciplinary team considering the range of complex patient care and treatment options available, in line with the current evidence base and making recommendations regarding the appropriate course of action.
Assess and manage critical/unpredictable situations that arise.
Work closely with clients and carers in assessing the individual needs and ability to accept very sensitive and potentially distressing information regarding the illness and services.
Carry out day to day supervision of staff and other resources including the provision of Clinical Supervision.
Present information clearly to patients, carers and other healthcare staff.
Attend and participate when appropriate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Maintain accurate records of treatment and home visits providing statistical information as required.
Manage and maintain a diary of all work activities, making it available for audit of work and travel as necessary.
Be responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of self and colleagues via lone working and end of day procedures.
Monitor clients physical health using appropriate equipment e.g. thermometer, sphygmomanometer and carry out clinical interventions such as venepuncture and patient observations.
Undertake appropriate cognitive testing as required.
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.
Develop robust links with colleagues in Primary Care to ensure the maintenance of the clients physical health care needs.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team fostering good communication with colleagues of all disciplines and the voluntary sector.
Contribute to effective communication with all parts of the mental health service, in particular the Older Adults Community Mental Health Teams (OACMHT).
Establish rapport and maintain supportive professional relationships with clients and their carers, even when there are barriers to acceptance such as lack of insight or difficulties adjusting to complex life changes; recognising the stress associated with caring, offering and promoting carers assessments as required.
Liaise with statutory and voluntary sector agencies to meet client needs.
Ensure record keeping meets the agreed standard required, utilising paper-based or IT systems as directed by the Senior Nurse and ensuring information sharing protocols are understood and appropriately explained to clients.
Present cases to the multi-disciplinary team considering the range of complex patient care and treatment options available, in line with the current evidence base and making recommendations regarding the appropriate course of action.
Assess and manage critical/unpredictable situations that arise.
Work closely with clients and carers in assessing the individual needs and ability to accept very sensitive and potentially distressing information regarding the illness and services.
Carry out day to day supervision of staff and other resources including the provision of Clinical Supervision.
Present information clearly to patients, carers and other healthcare staff.
Attend and participate when appropriate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Maintain accurate records of treatment and home visits providing statistical information as required.
Manage and maintain a diary of all work activities, making it available for audit of work and travel as necessary.
Be responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of self and colleagues via lone working and end of day procedures.
Monitor clients physical health using appropriate equipment e.g. thermometer, sphygmomanometer and carry out clinical interventions such as venepuncture and patient observations.
Undertake appropriate cognitive testing as required.
Person Specification
English
Essential
- NMC registered MH Nurse
- Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence base relevant to the area of practice.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for children and adults
- Sound working knowledge of the legal and policy framework
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Desirable
- Post registration clinical experience of managing patients with Dementia and associated clinical conditions.
- Experience of working alongside multi-disciplinary teams and other disciplines.
- Risk Assessment Skills and ability to escalate.
- Experience of liaising with a wide range of health care professionals, social services,
english
Essential
- Excellent verbal communication skills with staff, patients, relatives and Multi-disciplinary Teams.
Desirable
- Work well both as an individual and as part of a team, always acting in a professional manner.
English
Essential
- Dementia Care Pathway of Standards.
- Understanding of the importance to promote individual choice.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising and developing junior staff.
- Experience of leading change or new initiatives or other service development.
Person Specification
English
Essential
- NMC registered MH Nurse
- Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence base relevant to the area of practice.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for children and adults
- Sound working knowledge of the legal and policy framework
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Desirable
- Post registration clinical experience of managing patients with Dementia and associated clinical conditions.
- Experience of working alongside multi-disciplinary teams and other disciplines.
- Risk Assessment Skills and ability to escalate.
- Experience of liaising with a wide range of health care professionals, social services,
english
Essential
- Excellent verbal communication skills with staff, patients, relatives and Multi-disciplinary Teams.
Desirable
- Work well both as an individual and as part of a team, always acting in a professional manner.
English
Essential
- Dementia Care Pathway of Standards.
- Understanding of the importance to promote individual choice.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising and developing junior staff.
- Experience of leading change or new initiatives or other service development.
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).
