Job summary
THIS POST IS AVAILABLE TO ALL APPLICANTS WHO CAN DEMONSTRATE RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION, EDUCATION TO DEGREE LEVEL OR ABILITY TO DEMONSTRATE EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE
Successful candidates will work within Wiltshire Dementia Service. They will support people undergoing memory assessment or people already living with dementia.
The team works Monday to Friday with the core hours of 9-5 and covers a large geographical area.
Main duties of the job
Wiltshire Dementia Service has a fixed term position for an OT or Nurse.
This is an exciting development opportunity to gain experience working with adults experiencing cognitive/functional decline or living with dementia.
We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to join our supportive team. We have a multi-disciplinary approach and service users benefit from the mix of skills, experiences and backgrounds that this offers.
You must be professionally registered and have experience of cognitive screening tools.
You will be responsible for assessing people experiencing memory problems as well as functional decline and feeding back to the wider MDT. Your assessment will enrich the diagnostic process.
Knowledge of the trust computer systems would be an advantage although training would be given for the right candidate. You must have excellent communication skills and be able to manage a case load.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Date posted
23 February 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£27,055 to £32,934 a year £27,055 – £32,934 per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
342-WTS064-0223
Job locations
Shearwater Lodge
1 The Avenue
Warminster
BA12 9AA