* To provide a holistic patient assessment and structured carer interview.
* Responsible for completing specialist initial assessment and interpretation of results to provide a baseline for future treatment/care.
* To work autonomously and show initiative when planning clients care.
* To deliver diagnosis and offer expert advice regarding the diagnosis and treatment and provide education/support to both clients and carers.
* To provide education on the different kinds of dementia and how to manage the symptoms of dementia.
* To monitor and evaluate patient response to treatment, with autonomy to recommend and implement changes as required.
* To work as a supplementary/independent prescriber according to Trust policies.
* Autonomy to accept/re-refer/reject referrals to the service as appropriate.
* Autonomy to refer to other professionals/agencies as required.
* Required to visit clients and carers in their own home environment to complete initial assessments, reviews and treatment around care plans.
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression: access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges.
Work-life Balance: flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave.
Opportunity & Access: over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want.
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