Job summary
Berkeley Vale Primary Care Network (PCN) is
seeking a passionate and experienced Frailty and Dementia Lead Nurse to
join our multidisciplinary team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic
nurse with expertise in dementia and frailty to take a leadership role in
shaping and delivering high-quality, person-centred care across our network.
You will work autonomously while collaborating
closely with colleagues across the PCN and wider health and social care system.
Your role will include service development, education, and clinical leadership,
with a strong focus on enhancing the quality of care for older people and those
living with dementia.
Main duties of the job
- Act as a senior nurse for dementia and frailty within the PCN, providing specialist assessments, advice, and management plans.
- Lead the development of multidisciplinary frailty and dementia services across the PCN.
- Support the proactive identification and management of patients with frailty.
- Work in collaboration with the PCN and other stakeholders to develop and improve frailty services.
- Provide training and education to staff on dementia and frailty to ensure they maintain up-to-date knowledge and competencies.
- Work in partnership with GPs, social care, and voluntary sector providers to support seamless, holistic care.
- Promote best practice, evidence-based care and contribute to continuous service improvement.
About us
Berkeley Vale PCN is a forward-thinking and
supportive network of GP practices working collaboratively to improve health
outcomes for our local population. We are committed to delivering high-quality
care for older people and those living with long-term conditions, ensuring that
services are inclusive, effective, and person-centred.
You will be joining a compassionate and
motivated team with a strong emphasis on innovation, professional development,
and collaboration across the system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Berkeley Vale Primary Care Network (PCN) is seeking a passionate and experienced Frailty and Dementia Lead Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic nurse with expertise in dementia and frailty to take a leadership role in shaping and delivering high-quality, person-centred care across our network.
You will work autonomously while collaborating closely with colleagues across the PCN and wider health and social care system. Your role will include service development, education, and clinical leadership, with a strong focus on enhancing the quality of care for older people and those living with dementia.
Main Duties of the Job
- Act as a senior nurse for dementia and frailty within the PCN, providing specialist assessments, advice, and management plans.
- Lead the development of multidisciplinary frailty and dementia services across the PCN.
- Support the proactive identification and management of patients with frailty.
- Work in collaboration with the PCN and other stakeholders to develop and improve frailty services.
- Provide training and education to staff on dementia and frailty to ensure they maintain up-to-date knowledge and competencies.
- Work in partnership with GPs, social care, and voluntary sector providers to support seamless, holistic care.
- Promote best practice, evidence-based care and contribute to continuous service improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Berkeley Vale Primary Care Network (PCN) is seeking a passionate and experienced Frailty and Dementia Lead Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic nurse with expertise in dementia and frailty to take a leadership role in shaping and delivering high-quality, person-centred care across our network.
You will work autonomously while collaborating closely with colleagues across the PCN and wider health and social care system. Your role will include service development, education, and clinical leadership, with a strong focus on enhancing the quality of care for older people and those living with dementia.
Main Duties of the Job
- Act as a senior nurse for dementia and frailty within the PCN, providing specialist assessments, advice, and management plans.
- Lead the development of multidisciplinary frailty and dementia services across the PCN.
- Support the proactive identification and management of patients with frailty.
- Work in collaboration with the PCN and other stakeholders to develop and improve frailty services.
- Provide training and education to staff on dementia and frailty to ensure they maintain up-to-date knowledge and competencies.
- Work in partnership with GPs, social care, and voluntary sector providers to support seamless, holistic care.
- Promote best practice, evidence-based care and contribute to continuous service improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications and Training:
- Registered Nurse - Adult or Mental Health
- Evidence of post-registration professional development
Desirable
- Further training or qualification in dementia, frailty, or older peoples care (desirable)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications and Training:
- Registered Nurse - Adult or Mental Health
- Evidence of post-registration professional development
Desirable
- Further training or qualification in dementia, frailty, or older peoples care (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).