Dementia Support Worker

Dementia Support Worker London, England

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Full Time London, England 25838 - 27285 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

  • As a member of the dementia service the post holder will contribute to the delivery of patients’ individual care under the direction and supervision of the Dementia Clinical Specialist (DCS)
  • Gather quality collateral history/ personal information from patients, families, carers and other relevant services (eg social worker, care agency)
  • Deliver, monitor and embed DCS care plans for patients with dementia using clinical leadership skills to role model best practice to ward staff
  • Work closely with dementia service colleagues and contribute to service goals, taking responsibility for managing and collecting and inputting data metrics
  • Use clinical judgment to feedback to DCS patient progress and assist in setting patient goals that reflect their changing needs
  • Ongoing carer communication/ liaison, including referrals to community resources where indicated (eg carer support organisations)
  • Facilitate the provision of meaningful activities for patients, working closely with band 2s and volunteers
  • Facilitate supported/ risk-positive discharges
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Dementia Support Worker
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

www.nhs.uk
London, United Kingdom
Amanda Pritchard
$5 to $25 million (USD)
10000+ Employees
Government
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1946
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