Dementia Matron

Provide specialist knowledge and support to other team members. They will also advise on non-complex mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, understanding the opportunities and processes for referring or signposting individuals with more complex mental health problems. Work collaboratively with the patient, family and carers applying a health coaching/motivational interviewing skilled approach to problem solving and enabling appropriate self- management. Undertake a holistic assessment, care planning of identified patients, ensuring health gains and maximising independence. Ensure that all patients identified with a cognitive impairment have equity to GHC specialist memory assessment service by ensuring they adhere to the Complex Care at Home Dementia Pathway (2019) Work autonomously as a Mental Health Specialist linking in with Primary, Secondary and Territory service to promote equitable treatment and transition to appropriate care pathways. Act as an autonomous practitioner within own localities and will provide supervision and management support for other members of the team Responsible for developing and auditing the Dementia Matron Role service within Complex Care at Home to ensure that the Dementia Pathway is being adhere to across the three localities. This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations.

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