Working within the team as a Community Dementia Nurse or Practitioner affords a real opportunity to develop skills in assessment and treatment options for the person with dementia in their community and in developing a wide range of working relationships within primary care and community services.
Main duties of the job
* Offer brief interventions to support people with dementia and their families.
* Support the diagnosis of dementia in primary care working closely with GP colleagues.
* Work in liaison with partner agencies such as the Alzheimer's Society Dementia Advisor Service.
* Liaise with a group of allocated GP practices and Social Care teams to enhance services to people with dementia and their families.
Essential Responsibilities
* Previous experience of working with people with Dementia
* Knowledge of psycho-social interventions
* Knowledge of the medications used to maintain cognitive functioning following diagnosis
Desirable Criteria
* Teaching qualification
* Use of excel or other software
* Experience of group facilitation
* Caseload management experience
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Park House - Weavers Croft
Park Road
Stroud
GL5 2GA
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