Dementia Behavioural specialist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 May 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | £49,178.00 to £55,492.00 per year |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £49178.00 - £55492.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 May 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Kingsbury, NW9 0PS |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Contract |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9333-24-1075 |
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The post holder will focus and lead on the following key areas within the organisations governance framework: 1.1 Patient Assessment and Care Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with dementia prior to discharge. Collaborate with care homes to develop individualised care plans based on each patient's unique needs and preferences. 1.2 Transition Coordination: Facilitate care and support into care homes or patients' own homes/community settings. Liaise with hospital discharge planners, Trusted Assessors, social workers, and community resources to ensure continuity of care. 1.3 One-to-One Support: Provide dedicated support to patients during the transition period for up to 6 weeks. Address and alleviate any anxieties or concern the patient may have, fostering a sense of security and well-being. 1.4 Education and Training: Train care home/family carer and community care providers staff on dementia care best practices and strategies for managing challenging behaviours. Offer ongoing education and support to care home managers to enhance their understanding of dementia care. 1.5 Communication: Maintain open and transparent communication with care home managers, keeping them informed about patients progress and any specific needs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including the CLCH Enhanced Care Home Team 1.6 Monitoring and Evaluation Regularly assess and monitor the patient's response to the new environment. Implement adjustments to care plans as needed, ensuring the patient's comfort and well-being. Provide effective leadership and management Ensure safe handover to care home staff or carers 1.7 Role model Act as a visual leader for dementia within the Enhanced care home team Provide leadership that enables professional decision-making and effective teamwork Empower and enable staff to contribute to the delivery of high-quality person-centred care Support clinical expertise of staff within the service by role modelling evidence-based person-centred care.