Dementia Community Care Practitioner

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Therapy access

Annual leave

Car leasing

NHS pension

Eye tests

Salary sacrifice

Retail discounts

Job summary

The Lincoln Community Dementia Service is looking for an Associate Practitioner with a keen interest in, or experience of, Older People’s Mental Health and Dementia Services. This exciting opportunity joins a supportive team providing assessment, treatment and monitoring for people living with dementia, promoting independence at home and in care settings.

The role works in a multidisciplinary team, focusing on monitoring under the BPSD pathway and delivering high-quality, person-centred care to

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent in a health/social care related subject.
• Training in mental health awareness or other training relevant to this post.
• Willingness to engage in training provided by the division and professional training to support this role.
• Knowledge of risk assessment principles.
• Previous relevant experience working with people with mental health problems at a nursing assistant grade or equivalent within a health and social care setting.
• Experience in providing support for people in the community.
• Experience of working with people with mental health needs.
• Desirable: dementia care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide community patient-led services and work with older adults who have mental health and complex dementia needs.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and be a core part of the team.
• Monitor and review patients in line with the BPSD pathway.
• Please view the attached Job Description for complete details.

Skills

Mental health experience

Risk assessment

Community support

Mental health experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (health/social care)

Job description

The Lincoln Community Dementia Service is looking for an Associate Practitioner with a keen interest in, or experience of, Older People’s Mental Health and Dementia Services. This exciting opportunity joins a supportive team providing assessment, treatment and monitoring for people living with dementia, promoting independence at home and in care settings.

The role works in a multidisciplinary team, focusing on monitoring under the BPSD pathway and delivering high-quality, person-centred care to