Job summary
If you have a real drive, passion and commitment to help and support families who look after their loved ones living with dementia., this is an exciting role and opportunity to join the Integrated Admiral Nurse Service in Cornwall working as an Admiral Nurse.
Working under the umbrella of the Integrated Safeguarding Team in Cornwall, the Integrated Admiral Nurse Service works in partnership with Dementia UK.
We are looking for a band 6 registered nurse with a real passion for dementia care with significant experience working with families affected by dementia with complex needs.
The Admiral Nurse will work closely with families looking after their loved ones living with Dementia providing telephone liaison support, guidance. and working closely with teams across Cornwall proving advice, support and education. The post holder will support families in the Acute Hospital Setting, The Community Hospital Setting, and when people live in their own homes. The Post holder will also have the opportunity to speak at conferences, provide educational training sessions, and speak at various public events.
Will consider a secondment opportunity. Please have approval by current manager before applying and be able to start this role early September 2023.
Main duties of the job
Advise on the care of people with dementia and their carers/families with complex care needs from diagnosis to post bereavement support, as part of the dementia pathway in Cornwall
Provide holistic and specialist nursing assessment, using the Admiral Nurse Assessment Framework, for carers/families affected by dementia
Responsibility for, and management of, a clinical caseload of families with complex needs as identified within triage assessment and supported by the Admiral Nurse Strategic Lead
Provide a range of relationship-centred, bio-psychosocial interventions across the integrated care area, and delivered via tele-support.
Work collaboratively with health, social and voluntary sector services to achieve coordinated care and promote health and wellbeing for people with dementia and their families
Manage care transitions and support effective discharge for people with dementia and their carers/families to reduce frequency of attendance, admissions, and length of stay, but to also provide continuity of care during any transitions of care.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Admiral Nurse will support, deliver and coordinate relationship-centred dementia care across the Integrated Care Area in order to improve the experience of carers/families affected by dementiawith complex needs.
In line with the Admiral Nurse Competency framework at a specialist level, the post holder will provide:
Specialist bio-psychosocial assessment and support for people with dementia and families with complex needs in both acute and community settings
Caseload management for families with complex needs, providing a range of evidence-based dementia-specific and therapeutic interventions
Coordinated care for families affected by dementia by working collaboratively with professionals across health and social care and physical and mental health services
Facilitation of education and training for staff in the delivery of evidence-based dementia care
Support with service development, innovative project work and quality improvements in relation to dementia care
Consultancy to other health and social care professionals regarding dementia care
Advise on the care of people with dementia and their carers/families with complex care needs from peri diagnosis to post bereavement support, as part of the dementia pathway in Cornwall
Support people with dementia, carers/families and staff to understand and respond to changes in behaviour and relationships as a result of dementia
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Admiral Nurse will support, deliver and coordinate relationship-centred dementia care across the Integrated Care Area in order to improve the experience of carers/families affected by dementiawith complex needs.
In line with the Admiral Nurse Competency framework at a specialist level, the post holder will provide:
Specialist bio-psychosocial assessment and support for people with dementia and families with complex needs in both acute and community settings
Caseload management for families with complex needs, providing a range of evidence-based dementia-specific and therapeutic interventions
Coordinated care for families affected by dementia by working collaboratively with professionals across health and social care and physical and mental health services
Facilitation of education and training for staff in the delivery of evidence-based dementia care
Support with service development, innovative project work and quality improvements in relation to dementia care
Consultancy to other health and social care professionals regarding dementia care
Advise on the care of people with dementia and their carers/families with complex care needs from peri diagnosis to post bereavement support, as part of the dementia pathway in Cornwall
Support people with dementia, carers/families and staff to understand and respond to changes in behaviour and relationships as a result of dementia
Person Specification
Application and Interview
Essential
- knowledge and experience
- Grade and relevant training
Desirable
apllication and interview
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Application and Interview
Essential
- knowledge and experience
- Grade and relevant training
Desirable
apllication and interview
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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