Cpn Dementia

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Annwylfan Ward team, this is a 16 bedded Dementia Assessment Unit based in Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Hospital, Ystrad Mynach.

The ward accommodates Older people for Mental Health assessment and treatment.

Annwylfan specialises in the assessment of confusion, diagnosis and care of dementia.

Our goal is always to treat each person as an individual and support independence, maintain contact with loved ones and promote enjoyment in activities and the best quality of life possible.

On Annwylfan Ward there is a patients' TV lounge, dining area and a separate visitors' lounge which are dementia friendly.

The multi-disciplinary team formulate care together. The family/carer will be involved in planning discharge to meet the person's needs.

This post would enable applicants to access the Journey of Excellence (JoE) professional development programme aligned to the learning and development opportunities offered within the Health Board.

Flexible working hours will be considered to meet service needs.
We are looking for a hard working dedicated individual with a passion for working with people living with dementia,

Our goal is always to treat each person as an individual and support independence, maintain contact with loved ones and promote enjoyment in activities and the best quality of life possible.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued.

Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career.

The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes.

We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed.

Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

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
Knowledge of Dementia
Knowledge of basic dementias

Extensive Knowledge of Dementia

Experience in Mental Health
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

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