We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed.
If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb. vacancyrequests@wales. nhs. ukIf you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment processJob OverviewThis post is fixed term for unto 18 months to meet the needs of the service. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Mapping, Education and Carers Service (MECS). We currently have a vacancy for a fixed term contract until March 2027, 30 hours per week. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic practitioner who is passionate about improving care for people with dementia and their carers, to join the MECS service.
The service covers Gwent and the post holder will be expected to be able to travel across different sites. The post involves working in diverse settings, including care homes and in patient hospital settings. The post holder will receive supervision and opportunities to explore on going professional development. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to applyMain duties of the jobDementia Care Mapping: Observing people with dementia within care environments, assessing needs and supporting teams in providing care. Carers Education: Direct support and education for carers of loved ones with Dementia. Staff training:
Designing and delivering staff learning and development. Working for our organisationAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed.
Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. EnglishEssential criteriaRelevant clinical skillsDesirable criteriaWilling to develop professional role to fulfil duties of the post. EnglishEssential criteriaEnglish / WelshDesirable criteriaPrevious relevant clinical experience. Willingness to develop professional development to fulfil the role.
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