Job summary
The post holder will support the Band 7 Admiral Nurse in the operational delivery of the dementia and delirium agenda. They will work within the Trust to raise awareness of dementia and delirium with a high visible presence in clinical areas and to act as a role model and champion for dementia and delirium. The Band 6 Admiral Nurse will support, deliver and coordinate relationship-centred dementia care in order to improve the experience of carers/families affected by dementia with complex needs, during the acute stay and transitions of care within operational areas of BHRUT.
Main duties of the job
In collaboration with Dementia UK - Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) are looking to recruit an experienced, registered nurse with a passion for, and experience of, providing relationship-centered dementia care to join our team.
Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who work with and support people with dementia and their families. As the Admiral Nurse, Band 6, you will be within the wider dementia and delirium team to influence, deliver, and coordinate relationship-centred dementia care within the hospital setting.
You will support the Band 7 Admiral Nurse in the operational delivery of the Dementia & Delirium agenda, raising awareness with a high visible presence in the clinical areas and provide practical solutions for families, alongside supporting best practice and providing role modelling within BHRUT.
You will have the opportunity to access relevant post-graduate courses and develop professionally, as informed by the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework to maintain and strengthen your clinical expertise as a specialist nurse within dementia care.
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair, Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive we provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive for our teams to innovate and change.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and this will be one of the many benefits of our closer collaboration with Barts Health. Working with them and with all our partners across north east London, we will find a sustainable solution to enhance patient care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be an NMC registered (adult/mental health/learning disability) nurse, educated to degree level with post-registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia and supporting their carers/supporters within different care settings.
If you would like further information about the post, please contact:
Assistant Director of Safeguarding / Dementia Lead Nurse
Daniela Capasso dcapasso@nhs.net Tel; 0208 9705719
Consultant Admiral Nurse: Lead for Acute services at Dementia UK
Kerry Lyons kerry.lyons@dementiauk.org
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 3861. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be an NMC registered (adult/mental health/learning disability) nurse, educated to degree level with post-registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia and supporting their carers/supporters within different care settings.
If you would like further information about the post, please contact:
Assistant Director of Safeguarding / Dementia Lead Nurse
Daniela Capasso dcapasso@nhs.net Tel; 0208 9705719
Consultant Admiral Nurse: Lead for Acute services at Dementia UK
Kerry Lyons kerry.lyons@dementiauk.org
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 3861. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult/Meantal Health/Learning Disabilities)
- First level degree in Nursing or health and social care related subject or working towards
Desirable
- "Additional nursing qualification Degree level qualification in dementia / older people's care "
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working at a Band 5 level in acute hospital setting.
Desirable
- Experience of professional supervision/mentoring staff
Skills/Abilities
Desirable
- Ability to collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data for service evaluation
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult/Meantal Health/Learning Disabilities)
- First level degree in Nursing or health and social care related subject or working towards
Desirable
- "Additional nursing qualification Degree level qualification in dementia / older people's care "
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working at a Band 5 level in acute hospital setting.
Desirable
- Experience of professional supervision/mentoring staff
Skills/Abilities
Desirable
- Ability to collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data for service evaluation
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).
