Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills, be flexible and able to adapt to a changing environment. Individuals will need to be able to demonstrate that they are caring, compassionate who can engage patients with meaningful conversation and activity. You will need to have patience and commitment to work within this challenging but very rewarding role. As part our service you will work as an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team, and report to the Enhanced Care team leader. You must be skilled in mental state examinations and be able to formulate risk assessments based on clinical presentations. You will have a good working understanding of legal frameworks in a general hospital. You will support the Dementia Lead Nurse and Head of Nursing in training around mental health awareness for the Enhanced Care assistants in the team, taking on a supervisory role to help the development of the team and junior staff. See JD/PS attached for further information