| Already working in local NHS or adult services | D (could be a returner, etc.) | CV |
| Hold a relevant qualification for their discipline | E | CV |
| Basic IT skills, knowledge of local IT systems and experience in recording information electronically | E | CV and reference |
| Interpretation of medical and nursing records | E | CV, interview and reference |
| Knowledge of local dementia and older people’s and carers’ services | D | CV and interview |
| Communication skills, particularly with difficult topics (diagnosis itself, prognosis, BPSD, continence, anxiety) | E | CV, interviewa and reference |
| Person centred (respects autonomy), non-judgemental attitudes and values | E | CV, interviewb and reference |
| Capable of system-building, networking and increasing efficiency within services | D | CV, interview and reference |
| Awareness of confidentiality, family dynamics, adult safeguarding, sensitivity of financial issues, taboos (e.g. continence) | E | Covering letter, interview and reference |
| Skilled in maintaining dialogue, shared decision-making and interagency communication; ability to seek agreements on data sharing | E | Interview and reference |
| Experience in decision-making, risk assessment, prioritisation | E | CV, interview and reference |
| Skills in empowering PWD and their carers to identify and solve problems | D | Interview and reference |
| Verbal and written communication skills, ability to negotiate, able to create relationships and respect boundaries | E | CV, interview and reference |
| Able to vary involvement according to needs of PWD and their carers | D | Interview and reference |
| Openness to learning, prepared to develop skills | E | Interview and reference |
| Good at managing tensions and contradictory demands, good time and stress management skills | E | Covering letter, interview and reference |
