Job summary
As part of
an exciting new service development, South Blaby & Lutterworth Primary Care
Network and Dementia UK are working in collaboration to provide an Admiral
Nursing service with the aim of supporting families affected by dementia with
complex needs.
Main duties of the job
We are
looking for an exceptional, registered (adult / mental health / learning
disabilities) nurse with a passion for, and significant experience of,
providing relationship-centred dementia care. Combining direct work with
families alongside supporting the best practice of health and social care
professionals, you will call upon your impressive knowledge of evidence-based
bio-psychosocial interventions to improve the experience of carers / families
affected by dementia.
This post
is delivered in collaboration with Dementia UK who will support you to maintain
and strengthen your clinical expertise as a specialist nurse through monthly
clinical supervision and practice and professional development. You will become
part of a national network of Admiral Nurses and develop professionally,
informed by the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework.
About us
You will
work across the area covered by the five GP practices which form South Blaby
& Lutterworth Primary Care Network and be an integral part of the MDT
providing proactive, wrap-around care alongside partner organisations. As this
role will help to shape the post-diagnostic dementia pathway, we are also
looking for someone skilled in service development and evaluation.
The
contract will initially be offered on a 2 year, fixed term basis. Secondment
opportunities would be considered at the discretion of the current employing
organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further
information regarding the main duties and responsibilities of the Admiral Nurse
role can be found in the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further
information regarding the main duties and responsibilities of the Admiral Nurse
role can be found in the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RMN/RNMH/RGN/RNLD)
- Degree level qualification or equivalent demonstrable clinical experience.
- Post registration qualification / training in dementia
- Formal knowledge of dementia/ older people acquired through clinical post-graduate education
- Willingness to work towards Level 7 Admiral Nurse Competency Framework Module
Desirable
- Additional nursing qualification.
- Masters level qualification in dementia / older peoples care
- Mentorship Qualification
- Relevant teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia and their carers/supporters in different settings, including community
- Experience of recent involvement in practice/ service development.
- Experience of working with groups and individuals in a variety of roles and settings
- Demonstrated experience of working as an autonomous practitioner
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage services
- Experience of professional supervision of staff
- Experience of audit/ evaluating clinical practice
- Experience report writing
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking staff performance reviews and planned development of staff
- Experience of working with patients/ clients to develop practice
- Experience of palliative care and long term conditions
- Experience of working within or alongside Primary care teams
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to incorporate and demonstrate all of the 6 Admiral Nurse competencies: person-centred care, therapeutic skills, triadic relationship, sharing knowledge, best practice, critical reflective practice.
- Ability to use a range of therapeutic skills
- Effective role-modelling
- Collaborative and multi-agency working
- Good facilitation skills
- Acting as a decision maker and advocate
- Good organisational skills
- Enhanced knowledge of dementia and therapeutic working with families and organisations
- Ability to critically appraise research to evaluate and enhance practice
- Ability to write/present for a range of audiences
Desirable
- Knowledge of research methods and methodologies.
- Understanding of competency frameworks
- Experience of supporting systematic practice development/ quality improvement
Aptitudes and Attributes
Essential
- Enhanced communication skills.
- Ability to provide supervision, critical companionship and support to team members.
- Ability to operate effectively with a constantly developing relationship with key stakeholders and associated agencies.
- Demonstrate professional flexibility and creativity such as being able to work on own initiative, in groups/one to one - with the
- ability to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy.
- Ability to treat families affected by dementia with respect and dignity, adopting a culturally sensitive approach that considers the needs of the whole person.
- Positive mental attitude and a willingness to discuss and negotiate issues and ideas with the appropriate team / individual
- Ability to learn through practice
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.
- Full valid driving license and access to a car or means of transport to use regularly (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 and a reasonable adjustment can be made).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RMN/RNMH/RGN/RNLD)
- Degree level qualification or equivalent demonstrable clinical experience.
- Post registration qualification / training in dementia
- Formal knowledge of dementia/ older people acquired through clinical post-graduate education
- Willingness to work towards Level 7 Admiral Nurse Competency Framework Module
Desirable
- Additional nursing qualification.
- Masters level qualification in dementia / older peoples care
- Mentorship Qualification
- Relevant teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia and their carers/supporters in different settings, including community
- Experience of recent involvement in practice/ service development.
- Experience of working with groups and individuals in a variety of roles and settings
- Demonstrated experience of working as an autonomous practitioner
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage services
- Experience of professional supervision of staff
- Experience of audit/ evaluating clinical practice
- Experience report writing
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking staff performance reviews and planned development of staff
- Experience of working with patients/ clients to develop practice
- Experience of palliative care and long term conditions
- Experience of working within or alongside Primary care teams
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to incorporate and demonstrate all of the 6 Admiral Nurse competencies: person-centred care, therapeutic skills, triadic relationship, sharing knowledge, best practice, critical reflective practice.
- Ability to use a range of therapeutic skills
- Effective role-modelling
- Collaborative and multi-agency working
- Good facilitation skills
- Acting as a decision maker and advocate
- Good organisational skills
- Enhanced knowledge of dementia and therapeutic working with families and organisations
- Ability to critically appraise research to evaluate and enhance practice
- Ability to write/present for a range of audiences
Desirable
- Knowledge of research methods and methodologies.
- Understanding of competency frameworks
- Experience of supporting systematic practice development/ quality improvement
Aptitudes and Attributes
Essential
- Enhanced communication skills.
- Ability to provide supervision, critical companionship and support to team members.
- Ability to operate effectively with a constantly developing relationship with key stakeholders and associated agencies.
- Demonstrate professional flexibility and creativity such as being able to work on own initiative, in groups/one to one - with the
- ability to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy.
- Ability to treat families affected by dementia with respect and dignity, adopting a culturally sensitive approach that considers the needs of the whole person.
- Positive mental attitude and a willingness to discuss and negotiate issues and ideas with the appropriate team / individual
- Ability to learn through practice
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.
- Full valid driving license and access to a car or means of transport to use regularly (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 and a reasonable adjustment can be made).
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
