Memory Service Practitioner
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Join Our Team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
We're looking for a dedicated Memory Service Practitioner to provide compassionate assessment, support and guidance to clients and their carers across a wide range of multi-disciplinary services within CTMUHB.
In this rewarding role, you will deliver holistic, person-centred assessments while working collaboratively with colleagues across multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams. Your expertise will help shape tailored support that meets the full spectrum of clients' needs.
A key focus of the role is empowering individuals to maintain the highest possible level of physical and mental wellbeing. You will play a vital part in helping clients remain safely and independently at home for as long as appropriate, promoting confidence, resilience and quality of life.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
. This role will work under the supervision of the Memory Service Clinical Nurse Specialist offering advice and support to clients who are experiencing suspected Dementia/Mild Cognitive Impairment, as well as their carers.
Take responsibility for a clinical caseload providing care and treatment to clients referred into the Memory Service.
Foster robust working relationships with all partners in particular Local Authority and Primary Care.
Contribute to the continuing improvement and development of dementia care services.
Promote physical and mental health wellbeing, emphasising living well with dementia.
Be an advocate for clients living with dementia and their carers, and signpost as necessary to statutory and voluntary services.
Complete assessments and follow up reviews for people within the Memory Service.
Welsh Skills Essential: This post is advertised as Welsh skills are essential. This means Speaking & Listening at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. We don't need fluency. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.
Person specification
Registration
Essential
- NMC registered MH Nurse
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence base relevant to the area of practice.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for children and adults
- Sound working knowledge of the legal and policy framework
- Dementia Care Pathway of Standards.
- Understanding of the importance to promote individual choice.
Desirable
- Post registration clinical experience of managing patients with Dementia and associated clinical conditions.
- Experience of working alongside multi-disciplinary teams and other disciplines.
- Risk Assessment Skills and ability to escalate.
- Experience of liaising with a wide range of health care professionals, social services,
- Experience of supervising and developing junior staff.
- Experience of leading change or new initiatives or other service development.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal communication skills with staff, patients, relatives and Multi-disciplinary Teams.
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Desirable
- Work well both as an individual and as part of a team, always acting in a professional manner.
About the employer
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.