Dementia Care Specialist

3 weeks ago


Hengoed, Caerphilly County Borough, United Kingdom Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Full time

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

The ward provides mental health assessment and treatment for older people, with a focus on confusion, diagnosis, and care of dementia.

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

This role 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.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a hard-working, dedicated individual with a passion for working with people living with dementia.

About us

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.

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

We 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.

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

Qualification

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Knowledge of Dementia

Essential

  • Knowledge of basic dementias

Desirable

  • Extensive knowledge of dementia

Experience in Mental Health

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification


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