About this role
Job summary
The Dementia Link Service provides targeted care and support for people with dementia and their carers, and provides a link between primary and secondary care teams.
The Dementia Link Worker will provide support and information for people with dementia living in the community in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, and their carers - linking them with appropriate social and health services.
The role involves on-going review and assessment, informing patients about dementia and liaising with GPs, the West London Health Trust and other services as required.
The post holder should have an ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. They should have previous experience of working with, and be empathetic to the needs of, people with dementia, older people or other vulnerable people in the community.
Ideally they should have competent assessment and care planning skills and knowledge of monitoring medication effects.We have a strong commitment to the personal and professional development of our staff, through clinical supervision, individual appraisal, reflective practice, education and training. Senior Staff will also provide you with opportunities to explore your career pathways.
For more information on the role, please see the attached job description.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include but are not limited to:
assessment of individuals with dementia and their families
Assessment and management of ongoing risks as identified during the assessment, ensuring that this is done in collaboration with service users and carers.
Work as a member of an MDT.
Deliver care in partnership with individual service users and their families and carers to ensure the delivery of the care plan.
Monitor dementia medication, checking concordance and reviewing ongoing efficacy
Acting as a link between service users, carers, GP, CIDs and any other relevant services
Discussing cases of concern to CIDs MDT
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (with a minimum of 5 A-E qualifications, which must include Maths and English) NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR equivalent level of experience/ development
Experience Essential
Significant work experience in health/social care setting Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties / knowledge of local resources
Desirable
Experience in working with people with dementia on the ward and in the community. Lived experience of mental health issues or caring for a person with mental health difficulties
Knowledge Essential
Physical healthcare monitoring and interpretation Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of DOLS and Best Interest decisions Knowledge of equality and diversity Child and Adult safe guarding procedures. Basic computer skills, ability to use 'word, programmes.
Desirable
Knowledge/understanding of strategies relating to Risk management
Personal Qualities Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skill Demonstrate well developed interpersonal skills Good at working in a team Clear personal and interpersonal boundaries Motivation and commitment Thoughtful and reflective Ability to actively listen and observe
Desirable
Ability to demonstrate emotional resilience and appropriate coping skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name West London NHS Trust
Address St Vincents
Hammersmith
London
W6 9QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)