Dementia Liaison Nurse

To undertake with support specialist bio-psycho-social assessments of patients with suspected or confirmed dementia and other mental health problems. Which may include the impact of physical health on wellbeing including pain, impact of medication, carer assessments cognitivefunctioning assessments.To help build strong and effective working relationships with key staff in a cluster of community hospitals, GP practices, care homes, mental health and primary care community teams.To help reduce the number of admissions from care homes to acute hospitals (Royal Cornwall Hospital and Derriford) for people with dementia. To be able to manage a caseload under the care programme approach, 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.The successful applicant will need to work on their own as well as being a part of the wider team. You will need to have good communication skills and a sound knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act. You will need to understand the Physiology of aging as well as different types of dementia. It is essential you have experience and an understanding of using a bio psychosocial approach to meeting the needs of people living with dementia.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

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 4,000 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 13 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.

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Desirable: - Specialist dementia qualification.; - Previous teaching/training experience.

Knowledge and abilities

Essential: - In depth knowledge of assessing holistic needs of older people