Dementia Support Worker

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a dedicated Dementia Support Worker to enhance the quality of care for patients with dementia. The successful candidate will support clinical teams and engage patients through activities and stimulation. A Level 3 NVQ in Care or commitment to achieve it is required, along with experience in dementia care. Join a passionate team committed to providing high-quality and safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ in Care or a commitment to achieve it.
• Experience in providing care for dementia patients.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical teams in delivering evidence-based care to dementia patients.
• Assist in meeting performance measures in dementia-related initiatives.
• Engage patients through activities and stimulation.

Skills

Experience in caring for patients with dementia

Activity and stimulation support

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Care or commitment to work towards

Job description

INTERNAL VACANCY

*This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application*

We are looking to recruit a Dementia Support Worker to work within our Senior Corporate Nursing Team, supporting people with dementia through activity, stimulation and engagement.

The successful applicant will have a Level 3 NVQ in Care (or a commitment to work towards) along with experience of caring for patients with Dementia.

Main duties of the job

• The post is based within Senior Corporate nursing team working with the Dementia CNS and Clinical teams in the delivery of evidence based care to people with dementia and delirium
• To support clinical and managerial staff in meeting the performance measures in the Dementia CQUIN and other dementia related performance measures
• To support people with dementia through activity, stimulation and engagement

Working for your organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

We are a dedicated team of Nurses and support workers ensuring we support our colleagues to deliver the best Dementia care they can .Our aim is to always see the person not just Dementia .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.