Associate Practitioner for Dementia Activity Coordinator will develop, organise and facilitate high‑quality therapeutic activity programmes for elderly patients, including those with dementia, across the Trust. The role aims to improve patient experience, prevent and reduce delirium, and support a dementia‑aware culture within the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting the Dementia Clinical Nurse Specialist with a caseload of patients living with dementia, delivering therapeutic activities, psychosocial interventions and mental stimulation.
* Conducting regular reviews, offering signposting and providing support to patients and their carers throughout the hospital journey.
* Assisting with dementia awareness training for all hospital staff and ensuring carers are directed to relevant support services.
* Carrying out delegated tasks and exercising delegated authority to improve the dementia service, including working cross‑site where necessary.
* Ensuring patients aged 65+ admitted as an emergency case for more than 72 hours are appropriately assessed for dementia and referred to specialist services.
Legal and administrative requirements:
* This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Qualifications – Essential criteria:
* GCSE level or equivalent education.
* Knowledge and understanding of dementia management.
* Knowledge of Clinical Audit.
* Completion of Level 1 and 2 Adult Safeguarding training.
Qualifications – Desirable criteria:
* Foundation Degree in Health Care or related field, or equivalent qualification.
* Level 3 healthcare qualification.
* Nursing Associate Foundation degree qualification.
* Registered Nursing Associate with NMC registration.
* Completion of Level 1 Safeguarding Children training.
Experience – Essential criteria:
* Minimum of 3 years of dementia care professional experience in an acute clinical area.
* Experience ensuring adherence to values such as care, compassion, competence, courage and commitment, and raising concerns to the relevant line manager.
* Evidence of independent work.
* Experience providing and receiving complex sensitive information.
* Highly motivated with a positive attitude.
* Flexible, diplomatic and politically astute.
* Experience delivering therapeutic activities to people with dementia and cognitive problems, both group and individual settings.
Experience – Desirable criteria:
* Experience delivering training to other staff members.
* Hospital environment experience.
* Experience working with older adults with dementia.
* Experience reading and interpreting outcome measures.
* Experience working within the NHS.
* Understanding of NHS/social care policies relating to mental health.
* Experience delivering training and presentations.
Skills and Knowledge – Essential criteria:
* Knowledge of dementia and preferred treatment methods.
* Understanding of key issues in hospital care for people with dementia, person‑centred care and therapeutic activity effects.
* Knowledge of national/local policy such as the National Dementia Strategy.
* Understanding of relevant sections of the Mental Capacity Act.
* Health and safety awareness.
* Understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers.
* Professional conduct and confidentiality knowledge.
* Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic patient records.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to convey sensitive information appropriately in varied settings.
* Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries.
* Influencing and facilitating change.
* Autonomous, proactive and team‑player qualities.
* Quality assessment, planning and prioritising skills.
* Managing unpredictable workloads and individual patient contact.
* Initiative and leadership.
Skills and Knowledge – Desirable criteria:
* Advanced knowledge of multidisciplinary dementia care.
* Knowledge of medical and surgical conditions and procedures.
* Knowledge of medical terminology.
* Supervisory skills.
* IT literacy (Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
* Understanding of cognitive assessment tools such as AMTS and 4AT.
Special Requirements – Essential criteria:
* Ability to travel.
* Flexibility and reliability, including covering bank holidays and some weekends.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applications from all suitable candidates and is an inclusive and disability‑confident employer.
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