Swydd wag: Dementia Specialist Support Worker, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Colchester

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Prif leoliad: Dementia Specialist Support Worker
Gradd: NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract: Parhaol
Oriau: Rhan-amser - 30 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd: 432-HR556-25

Cyflogwr: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr: NHS
Gwefan: Colchester General Hospital
Tref: Colchester
Cyflog: £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata
Cyfnod cyflog: Yn flynyddol
Yn cau: 17/08/2025 23:59

Dementia Specialist Support Worker

NHS AfC: Band 3

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

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To assist the Registered Clinicians to care for the patient to ensure their physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs are met
To perform and accurately record clinical observations as required and report changes to the Registered Clinician immediately
To be responsible for ensuring own infection control practice is in line with Trust Infection Control policies, including approved hand-washing technique.
To challenge those not following recognise infection control procedures when witnessed.
To ensure that all communication and care provision maintains the dignity and respect of all patients and their carers/relatives
To communicate effectively with patients, carers, visitors and other staff members at all times
To promote high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety within the ward/department environment
To answer the telephone appropriately and refer callers onto the appropriate member of staff as necessary
To assist the wider MDT with clinical procedures, acting as a chaperone if necessary
To accurately complete documentation e.g. fluid, food and observation charts & report as required

To report any clinical incidences to the Registered Clinician immediately &complete incident form as appropriate

To be responsible for the quality of data recorded. The data should be accurate, legible (if hand written), recorded in a timely manner, kept up to date and appropriately filed.

Deal with external and internal queries. This may include providing complex or sensitive non clinical information or advice to patients or relatives.
Pass on messages as appropriate to the relevant person in a timely way.
Use initiative to deal with routine and some non-routine problems that may arise, and only exceptionally refer more complex issues to the appropriate person.
Responsible for the maintenance of accurate data on hospital systems as appropriate.
Give guidance, support and empathetic approach to any complaints or concerns raised and liaise with the relevant manager
To actively participate in the development of improvements for the service. Incorporate new practices to
Work to standing operating procedures and departmental guidelines.
Ensure any information is accurate and up to date before sharing internally or externally
Support the team in gathering any data for audit research purposes.

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description

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Qualifications

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Care certificate achieved
Evidence of completed competencies as part of a professional portfolio
NVQ level 3 or equivalent

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Evidence of functional skills or willingness to undertake
Willingness to undertake further study
Evidence of Dementia specific training undertaken

Experience

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Previous experience in an health setting
Experience of working with people with a diagnosis of Dementia

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Experience within an acute setting

Knowledge and Skills

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Awareness of the physical, mental, emotional impact of Dementia for patients and their carers/families
Awareness and experience of undertaking care interventions which specifically focus on supporting the needs of people with Dementia
Awareness of physical, psychological and spiritual needs of patients relatives and carers.
Awareness of the nature of the carers role in assisting patients to fulfil basic human needs
Knowledge of clinical procedures and observations
Excellent communication skills

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Ability to support junior staff members

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.

Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.

When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.

Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document

The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility.

In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

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Enw: Tara Brown
Teitl y swydd: Senior Lead for Safeguarding
Cyfeiriad ebost: [email protected]

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Dementia Specialist Support Worker

NHS AfC: Band 3

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Experience

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Knowledge and Skills

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