Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Bristol Senior Dementia Practitioner
Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Bristol, Virginia, United States, 24202
The Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service is a joint venture between Alzheimers Society and Devon Partnership Trust. It provides Dementia services to people who are registered to a Bristol GP from assessment throughout the person's journey.
With co-production at the heart of what we do, we work holistically with the person and their carer and support network to support the people of Bristol with Dementia to live well.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the service for Band 6 Senior Dementia Practitioner to join our innovative and award-winning service on a part-time basis (30 hours per week), although we welcome anyone seeking full time hours to discuss with us before applying. Working as part of an MDT and in collaboration, the successful applicant will work closely with a designated group of Care Homes or GP surgeries using a liaison model of delivery.
This is an opportunity for someone with a professional registration with transferable skills and experience working in Dementia, Mental Health, or Physical Health. This may be from a perspective of General Nursing, Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work.
This service provides all staff with opportunities for excellent training and development, supervision and appraisal and not least to make a significant positive difference to the lives of people living with dementia.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 28th Jan 2026.
Main duties of the job
Working in the community using a range of core competencies (dementia-focused) to work with the Care Home and/or GP to support the needs of people who present with a range of memory loss, behaviour changes and changes in cognitive functioning symptoms. As part of the service, you will provide access to credible specialist dementia expertise for GPs, Primary Care and Care Home staff and others who are requiring support and expert advice on meeting the needs of those persons with a diagnosis of dementia. It will include case management (design and co-ordination of care/support that is personalised and evaluated). The liaison with a wide range of statutory and non-statutory agencies is central to this role. You will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team, providing support and informal supervision for other members and participating in team and service development and evaluation. You will have access to supervision and appraisal to develop your own area of expertise to support the service to develop and meet the needs of the local community more effectively. This role will be allocated to a designated hub but will be flexible to work across the city of Bristol as required. The role will necessitate working some extended hours on our Access Point (Monday to Friday from 08.00-18.00). All clinical staff are provided with laptops to enable ease of flexible community working. All clinical staff are provided with laptops to enable ease of flexible community working. About us
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description (exert below) Communication and Working Relationship Skills Contribute to the team's engagement and liaise with a wide range of stakeholders including: General Practitioners, Other Primary care staff, Services Users and Carers, Health and social care teams, Third sector/voluntary agencies, Community groups and local authority provision, Other statutory agencies Provide specialist knowledge to support others to greater understanding of dementia across the wider community Provide education and training programmes re:dementia Impart complex and sensitive information, which maybe condition related understanding the perspective of others Respond to requests to complete assessment, review and work with dementia crisis positively and expertly Communicate information in a way that makes it relevant, sensitive and understandable Provide and receive information some of which may be contentious, sensitive and in a highly emotive atmosphere to and from individuals and their families/carers Provide high standard of written and verbal communication that is clear and in line with professional documentation standards Participate in and chair clinical meetings Facilitate access to social care and other health services Promote social inclusion regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or disability Use IT effectively and appropriately At all times ensure the person with dementia, their carers where appropriate, are included in any communications about them. Person Specification
Qualifications
A professional mental health qualification and registration eg RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT or Community Nursing Degree. Non Medical Prescriber and/or another recognised therapy qualification Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism Training to level 3 in Safeguarding Adults and children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff Experience
An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements. Understanding of community structures and Health and Social Care Agenda for Older Adults Understanding of the Ageing Well principles in Dementia care Understanding of the organic presentations in Older People An understanding of the CPA Process Skills & Abilities
Substantial experience of managing clinical complexity Working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector. Experience of lone working and able to make clinical decisions independently Providing clinical supervision. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment. Participation in user involvement in services. Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy Communication and Working Relationship Skills
Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with people experiencing a wide range of needs in relation to dementia. Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals, community services etc. from various settings. Able to produce well written reports. Able to participate and present information in a group setting Analytical & Judgement Skills
Able to recognise potential difficulties and participate in finding solutions Ability to assess and develop plans to manage risk. Planning & Organisational Skills
Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plans Able to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to manage own time and that of the teams. Ability to work flexibly. Physical Skills/Other
Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance with service need. Excellent clinical assessment skills. Ability to manage change in a positive manner. Ability to use IT Systems , e.g. Electronic Record Keeping Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata (30 hours per week)
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Working in the community using a range of core competencies (dementia-focused) to work with the Care Home and/or GP to support the needs of people who present with a range of memory loss, behaviour changes and changes in cognitive functioning symptoms. As part of the service, you will provide access to credible specialist dementia expertise for GPs, Primary Care and Care Home staff and others who are requiring support and expert advice on meeting the needs of those persons with a diagnosis of dementia. It will include case management (design and co-ordination of care/support that is personalised and evaluated). The liaison with a wide range of statutory and non-statutory agencies is central to this role. You will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team, providing support and informal supervision for other members and participating in team and service development and evaluation. You will have access to supervision and appraisal to develop your own area of expertise to support the service to develop and meet the needs of the local community more effectively. This role will be allocated to a designated hub but will be flexible to work across the city of Bristol as required. The role will necessitate working some extended hours on our Access Point (Monday to Friday from 08.00-18.00). All clinical staff are provided with laptops to enable ease of flexible community working. All clinical staff are provided with laptops to enable ease of flexible community working. About us
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description (exert below) Communication and Working Relationship Skills Contribute to the team's engagement and liaise with a wide range of stakeholders including: General Practitioners, Other Primary care staff, Services Users and Carers, Health and social care teams, Third sector/voluntary agencies, Community groups and local authority provision, Other statutory agencies Provide specialist knowledge to support others to greater understanding of dementia across the wider community Provide education and training programmes re:dementia Impart complex and sensitive information, which maybe condition related understanding the perspective of others Respond to requests to complete assessment, review and work with dementia crisis positively and expertly Communicate information in a way that makes it relevant, sensitive and understandable Provide and receive information some of which may be contentious, sensitive and in a highly emotive atmosphere to and from individuals and their families/carers Provide high standard of written and verbal communication that is clear and in line with professional documentation standards Participate in and chair clinical meetings Facilitate access to social care and other health services Promote social inclusion regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or disability Use IT effectively and appropriately At all times ensure the person with dementia, their carers where appropriate, are included in any communications about them. Person Specification
Qualifications
A professional mental health qualification and registration eg RMN, Social Work Degree or equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT or Community Nursing Degree. Non Medical Prescriber and/or another recognised therapy qualification Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism Training to level 3 in Safeguarding Adults and children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff Experience
An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements. Understanding of community structures and Health and Social Care Agenda for Older Adults Understanding of the Ageing Well principles in Dementia care Understanding of the organic presentations in Older People An understanding of the CPA Process Skills & Abilities
Substantial experience of managing clinical complexity Working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector. Experience of lone working and able to make clinical decisions independently Providing clinical supervision. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment. Participation in user involvement in services. Experience of delivering model based psychological therapy Communication and Working Relationship Skills
Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with people experiencing a wide range of needs in relation to dementia. Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals, community services etc. from various settings. Able to produce well written reports. Able to participate and present information in a group setting Analytical & Judgement Skills
Able to recognise potential difficulties and participate in finding solutions Ability to assess and develop plans to manage risk. Planning & Organisational Skills
Able to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plans Able to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to manage own time and that of the teams. Ability to work flexibly. Physical Skills/Other
Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance with service need. Excellent clinical assessment skills. Ability to manage change in a positive manner. Ability to use IT Systems , e.g. Electronic Record Keeping Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata (30 hours per week)
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