About the role
We are pleased to advertise this exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for dementia care to join our team at St Cuthbert’s Hospice as Namaste Coordinator. St Cuthbert’s Hospice recognises dementia as a life limiting condition and promotes living and dying well with dementia. We believe that Namaste care can play a crucial role in enhancing quality of life for people with advanced dementia and are proud to offer this service.
With the support of the Admiral Nurse and volunteers the successful candidate will coordinate the Namaste Service providing support to people with advanced dementia, their families and carers.
To apply we request that you have experience of working with people with dementia and possess a NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in health and social care. The role will include working in the community including people’s own homes and will require independent travel across Durham. Compassion, empathy and excellent communication skills are essential to the role. This post will subject to DBS screening.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact: Jenna Cannon, Admiral Nurse on 0191 386 1170 .
Closing date for applications: 15 June 2022, Interviews: 24 June 2022 If you have not heard from us by 20 June 2022 please assume you have not been shortlisted.
Please note: we do not accept CVs.
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.
