Anja Bachmann
Stroud,Gloucestershire
Summary
Diligent and dedicated professional with a wealth of experience in working with people in later life, both in medical and non-medical settings. Committed to providing holistic and person-centred care with kindness and compassion, whilst trying to empower people to have their needs met, and advocating for those who cannot speak for themselves. Reliable, patient, and conscientious, with a practical approach complemented by a flexible attitude.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Community Memory Nurse
Avon and Wiltshire Partnership NHS Trust
Devizes, Wiltshire
2020.02 - Current
Providing memory assessments and reviews for people experiencing cognitive impairment in the community. Offering support, education and guidance for patients, carers, families and friends. Referring patients and/or their carers to statutory and non-statutory organisations in their communities.
Personalised Integrated Care Practitioner
Age UK South Gloucestershire
Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
2016.08 - 2020.02
Being part of an innovative NHS sponsored scheme of offering non-medical support and care navigation for people living in the community, aged 50 plus, living with chronic health conditions and being at risk of hospitalisation. We were the forerunners of current social prescribing roles which have since been introduced into every GP practice. Sadly, the funding for this project did not continue.
Community Dementia Nurse
Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust
Stroud, Gloucestershire
2015.04 - 2016.08
Providing memory reviews and assessments for people living with dementia, with a particular focus on offering brief intervention periods, supporting people in their homes and trying to obtain the right support to optimise their mental, cognitive, physical and emotional wellbeing.
CAMHS Practitioner
Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
2014.09 - 2015.04
My first role after finishing University was to support children and young people with their mental health difficulties in the community.
CAMHS Secretary
NHS 2gether Mental Health Trust
Stroud, Gloucestershire
2008.02 - 2011.09
Providing administrative and secretarial support to clinicians within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Stroud. Feeling inspired by the nurses in this service, I decided to embark on a full-time University degree in Mental Health Nursing in order to be able to work clinically in this field.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
University of the West of England (UWE)
Bristol 2011.10 - 2014.08
Psychotherapy
Chiron Centre for Body-Orientated Psychotherapy
Ealing, London 2002.09 - 2007.07
Skills
Excellent communication and listening skills - verbal and non-verbal
Compassionate, empathic nature
Providing person-centred care
Passion for working with people in later life
Reliable, patient and curious
Methodical and pragmatic, with a flexible attitude
Broad care navigation skills
Languages
English
Native
German
Native
Timeline
Community Memory Nurse
Avon and Wiltshire Partnership NHS Trust
2020.02 - Current
Personalised Integrated Care Practitioner
Age UK South Gloucestershire
2016.08 - 2020.02
Community Dementia Nurse
Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust
2015.04 - 2016.08
CAMHS Practitioner
Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust
2014.09 - 2015.04
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
University of the West of England (UWE)
2011.10 - 2014.08
CAMHS Secretary
NHS 2gether Mental Health Trust
2008.02 - 2011.09
Psychotherapy
Chiron Centre for Body-Orientated Psychotherapy
2002.09 - 2007.07