Dementia Treatment Team Practitioner; DHTTP

The post holder will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team working with individuals who are living in their own homes. They will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for clients in the community.

Using a team approach the post holder will work flexibly, intensively, creatively and responsively to clients' needs. The post holder will also ensure good links with others within the designated Dementia, Community Mental Health Team area and other relevant agencies and professionals.

The aim of interventions is to develop ways of coping both practically and psychologically, by maintaining a high standard of delivery of health that meets each individual's own needs. Care plans will be evaluated for effectiveness under the overall care programme approach which aims to promote good mental health. The post holder will work extended and unsociable hours in order to meet the needs of service users.

The post holder will participate as an active member of the community team assuming the role of the key worker for patients in agreement with the Team Leader and will also take charge of the team caseload in the absence of the Team Leader.

• Promote positive attitude to health and work towards the prevention of physical and psychological ill health.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ensure an effective therapeutic environment is maintained at all times.
• Without direct supervision carry out specific duties as per Team agreed procedures that may include processing team referrals, providing advice and directing referrers to more appropriate services.
• Prepare for and contribute to appropriate clinical team and other multi professional meetings, leading such clinical and non-clinical meetings when directed or in the absence of the Dementia Home Treatment Team Manager.
• Discuss with Dementia Home Treatment Team Manager any aspects of work which cause concern or anxiety.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivaled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.