Intensive Dementia Support Service Community - Taunton, United Kingdom - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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Taunton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The post holder is a member of the multi disciplinary Intensive dementia support service team.

They will work in the service offering specific input tailored to the needs of people who experience challenging behaviours due to memory/confusion, in order to improve their quality of life, maintain their existing skills and provide carer support.

Working with all cases, a warm, sensitive and stimulating environment needs to be created and you will need to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.

Flexibility is a key quality, and you must be able to respond to clients in an appropriate manner.

You will have good communication skills relating with clients and the carers and be able to demonstrate an ability to understand their needs and where possible, be able to help the carers.

To work as a member of the Intensive Dementia Support Service, providing an alternative to hospital admission for people with dementia.

The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

To provide a supportive role for carers and patients accessing the Intensive Dementia Support Service. To carry out assigned tasks as identified by the registered nursing staff in relation to patients' needs.

You will be required, to visit clients' in their homes/care homes so it is essential you have a driving licence and access to a vehicle.

You will also have some specific administration responsibilities therefore IT skills would be an advantage.

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines.

You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone

Communicate effectively with individuals, their families, carers and health/social care practitioners using a range of styles and ensuring information remains confidential at all times

To be able to follow and demonstrate the delivery and implementation of care plans, under the direction of registered staff.

To accept responsibility for an allocated group of patients each day, carrying out specific delegated tasks, whilst supporting and reporting to the registered staff member.

Being an active member of the multi-disciplinary team in assisting and engaging patients in organised, planned meaningful activities for patients; monitoring patients' personal hygiene and ensuring these are maintained.

Possess an awareness and understanding of what is normal concerning their patient's wellbeing and report that which is out of normal parameters to the registered professional.

Recognise risk in relation to care provision and will escalate risks accordingly.

Support individuals with activities of daily living and the promotion of independence.

Have an understanding of mental capacity and respond appropriately

Please see attached job description for further information.