Specialist Practitioner Dementia

2 weeks ago


Southampton, United Kingdom University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Full time

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced occupational therapist, physiotherapist, registered general nurse or registered mental health nurse, with a passion for the care of people with both dementia and delirium and their families/ carers. We are looking for a dynamic and self
- motivated individual with experience in dementia and delirium care. This post requires autonomous working across University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) supporting staff to deliver all aspects of the UHS dementia and delirium strategies. The Dementia and Delirium Team work across all ages and all areas of the hospital to improve the knowledge and skills of colleagues and the patient and carer experience.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

What You'll do
- Promoting person centred care
- Develop and support wards in producing care plans
- Work alongside staff to identify triggers and solutions for people with dementia/ delirium that are distressed
- Complete MCA and DOLS assessments as appropriate or support other disciplines in the process
- Support the dementia champions education programme
- Deliver teaching and training sessions in a formal and informal capacity
- Provide psychosocial interventions supported by signposting to family/carers hub
- Engage with patients in activities, communicate benefits and outcomes to ward staff
- Working alongside the Older Peoples Mental Health liaison team

What were looking for
- Dynamic and self motivated individual
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Strong focus on patient care
- Strong communication skills with patients, relatives and health care professionals
- Wiliness to undertake undertake and present training

We would like to hear from you Please contact us for an informal discussion about the role.



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