Job summary
In collaboration with Dementia UK, North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) are looking to recruit a registered nurse (RN, RNMH, RNLD) with a passion for, and experience of, providing relationship-centred dementia care with a strong sense of advocacy and equalities for this client group.
Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who work with and support people with dementia and their families who have complex needs. You will provide specialist one-to-one support, guidance, and practical solutions for families, alongside supporting best practice and providing role modelling across Havering.
The successful applicant will be a NMC registered nurse, with relevant post-registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia and supporting their carers/supporters in different settings.
To find out more about the role of an Admiral Nurse, candidates are encouraged to complete Dementia UK's free online:Pre Admiral Nurse eLearning course. This could be in advance of the interviews or upon an offer of employment being made: https://www.dementiauk.org/elearning/#/
If you consider that you have the skills and abilities to join our exceptional team and would like to discuss the role, please contact us.
Main duties of the job
The Admiral Nurse will support, deliver and coordinate relationship-centred dementia care within Havering in order to improve the experience of carers/families affected by dementia with complex needs.
In line with the Admiral Nurse Competency framework at a specialist level, the post holder will provide:
- Specialist bio-psycho-social assessment and support for people with dementia and families with complex needs
- Facilitation of education and training for staff in the delivery of evidence-based dementia care
- Support with policy development and quality improvements in relation to dementia care
- Consultancy to other health and social care professionals regarding dementia.
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description
You will be employed by NELFT, working under the direct management of the Clinical Lead Nurse and you will receive ongoing support from Dementia UK to maintain and strengthen your clinical expertise as a specialist nurse within dementia care. You will become part of the wider network of Admiral Nurses and will have the opportunity to access relevant post graduate courses and develop professionally, as informed by the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description
You will be employed by NELFT, working under the direct management of the Clinical Lead Nurse and you will receive ongoing support from Dementia UK to maintain and strengthen your clinical expertise as a specialist nurse within dementia care. You will become part of the wider network of Admiral Nurses and will have the opportunity to access relevant post graduate courses and develop professionally, as informed by the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RMN / RNMH / RGN / RNLD)
- Evidence of continuing professional development/training in dementia care
Desirable
- Post-graduate training/education in dementia/older people
- Willingness to completed Dementia UK's pre-Admiral Nursing e-learning course prior to starting in post
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia and their carers/supporters in different settings
- Experience of completing holistic nursing assessments
- Experience of providing bio-psychosocial interventions
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating and delivering training
- Experience of professional supervision/ mentoring of staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Government strategies and polices relating to Older Adult Mental Health Care and Dementia Care
- Demonstrate all the 6 Admiral Nurse competencies: 1. Person-centred care 2. Therapeutic skills 3. Triadic relationship centred working 4. Sharing knowledge 5. Delivering best practice 6. Critical reflective practice
Skills
Essential
- Skills to operate as a specialist Nurse: strong communication skills o expert clinical practice o ability to act as a decision maker and advocate
- Awareness of IT and IT skills
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates the following values and attributes: o Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy o Ability to treat families affected by dementia with respect and dignity o Demonstrates compassion and a caring nature o Demonstrates a commitment to quality of care
- To be able to travel effectively throughout the Trust
- To have a flexible approach and willingness to cover for colleagues
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RMN / RNMH / RGN / RNLD)
- Evidence of continuing professional development/training in dementia care
Desirable
- Post-graduate training/education in dementia/older people
- Willingness to completed Dementia UK's pre-Admiral Nursing e-learning course prior to starting in post
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia and their carers/supporters in different settings
- Experience of completing holistic nursing assessments
- Experience of providing bio-psychosocial interventions
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating and delivering training
- Experience of professional supervision/ mentoring of staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Government strategies and polices relating to Older Adult Mental Health Care and Dementia Care
- Demonstrate all the 6 Admiral Nurse competencies: 1. Person-centred care 2. Therapeutic skills 3. Triadic relationship centred working 4. Sharing knowledge 5. Delivering best practice 6. Critical reflective practice
Skills
Essential
- Skills to operate as a specialist Nurse: strong communication skills o expert clinical practice o ability to act as a decision maker and advocate
- Awareness of IT and IT skills
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates the following values and attributes: o Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy o Ability to treat families affected by dementia with respect and dignity o Demonstrates compassion and a caring nature o Demonstrates a commitment to quality of care
- To be able to travel effectively throughout the Trust
- To have a flexible approach and willingness to cover for colleagues
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).
