Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the Dementia Development Team in Ysbyty Gwynedd.
The successful applicants must have excellent communication and organisational skills and have the ability to deliver the highest standards of care in a demanding environment.
The Welsh language requirements for this post are essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the Dementia Development Team to utilise knowledge and skills so as to enable other staff across the hospital site to deliver, safe effective and compassionate care to people with dementia and support to their carers and families.
The purpose of practice is closely linked to role modelling the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate dementia care. Consequently the post holder is not expected to solely deliver that care but to work with and support others to develop the skills required for dementia care to become everybody’s business.
Additionally the post holder will help to provide emotional support to carers and families of people with dementia receiving care. That support will include but not be limited to education, sign posting and liaison with others
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Has a positive attitude towards dementia care and those affected by dementia
- Aware of initiatives including ‘this is me’ , tip tree toolkit etc
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with dementia in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Previous experience working with elderly patients
- Experience of supporting carers and families of people with dementia
Skills
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and as a part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Can work in a stressful environment
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- Able to undertake education and basic teaching of staff member
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Flexible approach to work
- Diligent and reliable
- Motivated towards supporting others to become more dementia skilled
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Has a positive attitude towards dementia care and those affected by dementia
- Aware of initiatives including ‘this is me’ , tip tree toolkit etc
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with dementia in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Previous experience working with elderly patients
- Experience of supporting carers and families of people with dementia
Skills
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and as a part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Can work in a stressful environment
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- Able to undertake education and basic teaching of staff member
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Flexible approach to work
- Diligent and reliable
- Motivated towards supporting others to become more dementia skilled
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
