Care Support Assistant and Band 3 Healthcare Assistant

The Memory Assessment Service in Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation provides assessment and treatment to people living with dementia or suspected dementia. We are looking for a passionate, highly motivated individual that is an effective communicator, and with considerable experience in the role they are applying for, or experience in assessment of people with dementia. This post will work alongside the local complex care multi-disciplinary community teams, these form an essential part of the pathway from early diagnosis. The post is supported by the Dementia and Older People's Mental Health team, the Primary Care Practitioners, Occupational Therapist and the Dementia liaison nurse providing care for people across the pathway. This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements. This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, To provide specialist nursing skills, knowledge and expertise in the assessment, care and management of people with a suspected dementia / dementia to support the Consultant, GP and other primary care teams., To view the role profile and person specification for both our band 2 Care Support Assistant and Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, please see the supporting documents section. Job description, To view the role profile and person specification for both our band 2 Care Support Assistant and Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, please see the supporting documents section.
  
  You will be a qualified professional and have experience of working with people with dementia and be able to manage a caseload placing the person at the centre of care in a rewarding but busy role. The ability to work in partnership with carers/family members and services in the community is essential.
We will provide you with management and clinical supervision and the opportunity to develop your skills in this area of work through training and development., Education and Qualifications Essential
• Current professional registration - NMC
• Professional qualification - RMN, RGN
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Previous Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
Experience Essential
• Recent substantial experience of working with people with dementia post qualification
• Experience in undertaking cognitive assessments without direct supervision
• Previous experience of mentoring students
Desirable
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment
Skills and Aptitude Essential
• Proven leadership, organisational, prioritising and team working
Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential
• Current professional registration - NMC
• Professional qualification - RMN, RGN
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Previous Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
Experience Essential
• Recent substantial experience of working with people with dementia post qualification
• Experience in undertaking cognitive assessments without direct supervision
• Previous experience of mentoring students
Desirable
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment
  
  We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.