Dementia Liaison Nurse

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Dementia Liaison Nurse at a leading NHS Foundation Trust in Wirral. This community-based role involves working autonomously to deliver specialist assessments and interventions, enhancing care for individuals with dementia and supporting their families. The successful candidate will collaborate with various services to provide seamless care and improve awareness of dementia in primary care.

Benefits

Relocation Package up to £8,000

Three Weeks Induction Program

Qualifications

• Deliver specialist assessment and interventions in non-mental health settings.
• Support carers and professionals in dementia care.

Responsibilities

• Work across Urgent Care Mental Health First Response Services.
• Enhance care for people living with dementia.

Skills

Autonomous Work

Collaboration

Care Planning

Job description

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**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**

The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dementia Liaison Nurse based in Wirral, covering a 7-day service. Although this position is based in Arrowe Park Hospital, the role is a community-based position.

The Dementia Liaison nurse post is an innovative and creative solution to issues faced by people living with dementia and their carers. The liaison nurse will aim to enhance the care of people with dementia, while supporting carers and other professionals. The role also aims to increase primary care’s awareness and capacity to understand and cope with dementia in the future.

The successful applicant will be expected to work across Urgent Care Mental Health First Response Services, including Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams, Liaison Services, Street Triage Services, Liaison and Diversion Services, and the Crisis Line.

Main duties include working autonomously to deliver specialist assessment and interventions in a non-mental health setting, including care planning and working collaboratively with other disciplines and agencies to provide an effective and seamless service.

Please contact our team for more information or to have an informal discussion about the role.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care. We also operate three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites, with services across Wirral, Cheshire, Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, and Liverpool, as well as specialist services for the North West.

Our aim is to improve lives through a compassionate, person-centred approach. We are rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission and overall Good.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organization, and Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award holder, CWP values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applications from those with experience of accessing our services.

We offer up to three weeks of induction through our Prepare to Care programme, designed to help new starters hit the ground running.

Whether starting your career or seeking to apply your skills in a new role, CWP has something for you.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Liz Clement, Team Manager
• Email: [e-mail]

If you are neurodivergent and need help with your application, contact [e-mail] or call 01244 393100.