Dementia Specialist Practitioner - Part-Time Care Leader

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Multi Faith prayer room

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme and annual le

Wagestream - access up to 40% of your

Free Park & Ride service direct to NNU

Free 24-hours confidential counselling

On-site Nursery

On-site cafes offering staff discounts

Support in career development

Flexible staff bank

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lea

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Dementia Specialist Practitioner to provide specialist assessment and care planning for patients with complex dementia needs, emphasising person-centred care and close collaboration with families and staff. The role is fixed term until 27 September 2027 and part time (23 hours per week), based at the NNUH in Norwich.

You will prioritise caseloads, conduct dementia needs assessments, and be supported by induction and

Qualifications

• Experience in dementia care or a similar role.
• Ability to work with patients, families and carers to develop care plans.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative problem solving and initiative.
• Ability to prioritise a caseload and work with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dementia assessments and care planning for patients with complex needs.
• Promote person-centred approaches and engage patients, families and staff.
• Prioritise your caseload and support the dementia support workers.
• Collaborate with the dementia team and other clinical services to optimise discharge planning.
• Attend induction, supervision and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Dementia care

Care planning

Assessment

Person-centered care

Family collaboration

Job description

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Dementia Specialist Practitioner to provide specialist assessment and care planning for patients with complex dementia needs, emphasising person-centred care and close collaboration with families and staff. The role is fixed term until 27 September 2027 and part time (23 hours per week), based at the NNUH in Norwich.

You will prioritise caseloads, conduct dementia needs assessments, and be supported by induction and