Dementia Post-Diagnostic Support Link Specialist

NHS Scotland; Cupar; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Fife Older Adult Community Mental Health Services is recruiting a Dementia Link Worker based at Kinnaird, Stratheden Hospital, Cupar. You will manage your own caseload, deliver Post Diagnostic Support, and work within a multidisciplinary team to optimise care for people with dementia and their carers.

The role requires excellent communication, independence, and ability to travel across a large geographic area. PVG scheme may be required; DBS check not applicable in the UK context.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and adaptability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Travel across a large geographic area to support patients across services.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, information and support to people with dementia and their carers.
• Deliver Post Diagnostic Support to people newly diagnosed with dementia (minimum 1 year).
• Manage own caseload within the Older Adult MDT and apply the 5 Pillar Model of Post Diagnostic Support.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Independent working

Teamwork

Travel across large geographic area

Education

SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Morse

Job description

NHS Fife Older Adult Community Mental Health Services is recruiting a Dementia Link Worker based at Kinnaird, Stratheden Hospital, Cupar. You will manage your own caseload, deliver Post Diagnostic Support, and work within a multidisciplinary team to optimise care for people with dementia and their carers.

The role requires excellent communication, independence, and ability to travel across a large geographic area. PVG scheme may be required; DBS check not applicable in the UK context.