We have an exciting opportunity at Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust to join our Dementia Service. You will work alongside the Dementia and Delirium Nurse Specialist to support the acute hospital in managing the complex health needs of individuals living with dementia and/or experiencing delirium. Assist in the implementation and evaluation of seamless dementia and delirium care pathways, ensuring patients receive high standards of care throughout their hospital journey and beyond.
You will be involved in supporting the interface between acute hospital services, primary care, and community-based specialist dementia and delirium services, working in partnership with healthcare professionals and multi-agency colleagues to meet national, CQC, and local service standards.
Please note no VISA sponsorship available for this role.
Key Responsibilities
* Bridge the gap between acute clinical care areas, enabling better communication and improved access to healthcare for individuals with dementia and/or delirium.
* Actively promote the Dementia and Delirium Service to individuals with dementia and/or delirium, their families, carers, and professionals.
* Be an advocate for people with dementia and/or delirium, ensuring their voices are heard in care planning and service delivery.
* Facilitate the meeting of individual healthcare needs for people with complex needs.
* Act as an advocate for people with dementia and/or delirium and actively assist people with dementia and/or delirium, as well as their carers.
* Assist in the delivery of training to meet identified needs, ensuring that colleagues in acute hospitals are aware of and able to meet the needs of people with dementia and/or delirium.
* Support working partnerships with primary health care teams, acute hospitals, and other key health care providers across the MSEFT footprint.
* Participate with the involvement of the patient in shared decision‑making and care planning.
If you are an enthusiastic, motivated team player with good communication skills, we look forward to receiving your application.
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