Admiral Nurse

Pennine Care NHS FT

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Job summary

Following the successful completion of the Accelerator Learning Programme the Admiral Nurse will lead, deliver, and coordinate relationship-centred dementia care within operational areas of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, to improve the experience of carers/families affected by dementia with complex needs.

Dementia UK defines this as the person living with dementia and others who may be carers or family members. The post holder will work together with families to provide support, expert guidance & practical solutions.

Main duties of the job

In line with the Admiral Nurse Competency framework at an enhanced specialist level,the post holder will provide:o Specialist bio-psychosocial assessment and support for people with dementia and families with complex needso Facilitation of education and training for staff in the delivery of evidence-based dementia careo Clinical leadership with policy development and quality improvements inrelation to dementia careo Consultancy to other health and social care professionals regarding dementia

About us

You will be employed by Pennine Care Foundation Trust. The benefits of working for this organisation include:

Pennine Cares vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

Date posted

31 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year PER ANNUM

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-O380-23

Job locations

Saddleworth Medical Centre

Smithy Green

Uppermill

OL36AH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job DescriptionPost: Admiral NurseBand: 7Responsible to: Lead Nurse PCNMain Contacts: Directorate/Service Managers Clinical staff GPs within Host Older people's mental health services Families/carers affected by dementia1 Social care Primary care multidisciplinary teams Dementia UK Local voluntary organisationsJob SummaryFollowing the successful completion of the Accelerator Learning Programme the Admiral Nurse will lead, deliver, and coordinate relationship-centred dementia care within operational areas of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, to improve the experience of carers/families affected by dementia with complex needs.

Dementia UK defines this as the person living with dementia and others who may be carers or family members. The post holder will work together with families to provide support, expert guidance & practical solutions.In line with the Admiral Nurse Competency framework at an enhanced specialist level, the post holder will provide: Specialist bio-psychosocial 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 Clinical leadership with policy development and quality improvements in relation to dementia care Consultancy to other health and social care professionals regarding dementia Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Deliver regular clinical 1:1 sessions for families affected by dementia who meet the referral criteria within designated areas/ practices Provide clinical leadership on the care of people with dementia and their carers/families with complex care needs from peri-diagnosis to post bereavement support, to support reduced reliance on GP appointments Provide specialist nursing assessment, using the Admiral Nurse Assessment Framework or appropriate tools for carers/families affected by dementia, including positive risk taking, managing distressed behaviours and risk minimisation strategies Provide a range of bio-psychosocial interventions to promote health and wellbeing for people with dementia and their carers/families Work collaboratively with other professionals to improve the identification and management of co morbidities and frailty for people with dementia and their carers/families Develop and support care plans for people with dementia and families including positive risk management Support people with dementia, carers/families and staff to understand and respond to changes in behaviour and relationships as a result of dementia Provide care coordination for a clinical caseload of families with complex needs as identified within triage assessment Ensure the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and that all legal requirements relating to Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2009) (soon to be replaced by Liberty Protection Safeguards in 2022) are considered and adhered to in relation to patientcare Act as an advocate for people with dementia and their carers/families to promote their rights and best interests Participate and lead on case conferences, continuing health care processes and best interest meetings where required Work collaboratively with health, social and voluntary sector services to achieve coordinated care Work in partnership with colleagues to promote the use of advance care planning for people with dementia and to support and inform families, around advance care planning, best interest decisions and end of life care Manage and advise on complex care transitions for people with dementia and their carers/families to reduce the frequency of crisis situations Regularly attend multi-disciplinary team meetings for long-term conditions to inform and receive information regarding patients who have a diagnosis of dementia Refer to secondary care if there is deterioration in condition/a review of medication including antipsychotics is required or any other concerns regarding a persons health that cannot be managed in primary care, in line with their dementia expertise Support and advise on carer assessments and reviews Ensure that care is delivered in accordance with relevant local and national guidelines and all relevant Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust policies

Recognise the limits of own competency and professional boundaries and make appropriate and timely referrals to other services where required Ensure that clinical records are up to date and maintained and stored appropriately in line with local and national GDPR regulationsEducation and Leadership Facilitate and support the development and delivery of innovative dementia training and education to staff, to improve competence and confidence, in line with best practice and guidance Participate in and/or lead formal training events promoting best practice in dementia care and disseminating Admiral Nursing work Provide professional and clinical leadership and mentorship, acting as a clinical role model on the delivery of evidence-based practice in dementia care within the borough Primary Care Network Advise and support on the development and delivery of work streams as part of the borough Primary Care Networks, dementia strategy, where appropriate Work proactively with key local and national stakeholders to develop more integrated care pathways and holistic models of care, through dissemination of specialist skills and knowledge Contribute to the delivery of local policy, procedures and protocol for the borough Primary Care Network to improve identification, assessment, ongoing support for people with dementia and their family carersEvaluation and Audit Support the audit and evaluation of quality improvements and initiatives aimed at improving the delivery of dementia care within the borough Primary Care Network, where appropriate to role Collect and review quantitative and qualitative data, as agreed, to evaluate and audit the Admiral Nurse Service and make necessary improvements Undertake analysis and evaluation and make any recommendations to the boroughs Primary Care Network Dementia Strategy Group or similar Ensure service information and data recorded is relevant, accurate, complete and captured in a contemporaneous manner Support evaluation of workforce development in dementia to improve staff knowledge and skills across the borough Primary Care Network Liaise with Dementia UK Insights and Evaluation team where appropriate, to ensure that the impact and effectiveness of Admiral Nurse interventions are well evaluated Be fully aware of and comply with the Data Protection Act (2018) and the GDPR in relation to protecting the confidentiality of patient and service-user information and enabling appropriate information-sharingProfessional Ensure all nursing practice is carried out in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and the NMC Code Attend and actively participate in practice development, clinical supervision, and continuing professional development, including the Admiral Nurse Competency module and the Admiral Nurse Forum, as supported by Dementia UK Develop own competence through use of the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework and portfolio development using resources provided by Dementia UK To maintain professional registration in line with NMC guidance, including revalidation Contribute to and lead the development of policies, procedures and protocols relevant to dementia and Admiral Nursing within the borough Primary Care Network, including the Standard Operational Policy Ensure compliance with the borough Primary Care Network clinical governance requirements, including all mandatory training Participate in clinical supervision/mentoring within the borough Primary Care Network where appropriate Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research and evidence-based recommendations on supporting people with dementia and their carers/families within the primary care setting Agree a rotational working week to support families and GPs in the identified geographical areas Maintain positive working relationships with Dementia UKManagerial Ensure the recording and investigation of all accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and losses in accordance with the borough Primary Care Networks policy Identify and record risks to the Admiral Nurse service, escalating appropriately Manage team sickness, absence and performance according to the policies set out locally Participate in recruitment of other healthcare professionals where appropriate Lead on Admiral Nurse steering groups with Dementia UK and the borough Primary Care Network Lead, manage and develop the Admiral Nurse service, continuously seeking improvement opportunities in collaboration with the Admiral Nurse Steering GroupThis job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job DescriptionPost: Admiral NurseBand: 7Responsible to: Lead Nurse PCNMain Contacts: Directorate/Service Managers Clinical staff GPs within Host Older people's mental health services Families/carers affected by dementia1 Social care Primary care multidisciplinary teams Dementia UK Local voluntary organisationsJob SummaryFollowing the successful completion of the Accelerator Learning Programme the Admiral Nurse will lead, deliver, and coordinate relationship-centred dementia care within operational areas of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, to improve the experience of carers/families affected by dementia with complex needs.

Dementia UK defines this as the person living with dementia and others who may be carers or family members. The post holder will work together with families to provide support, expert guidance & practical solutions.In line with the Admiral Nurse Competency framework at an enhanced specialist level, the post holder will provide: Specialist bio-psychosocial 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 Clinical leadership with policy development and quality improvements in relation to dementia care Consultancy to other health and social care professionals regarding dementia Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Deliver regular clinical 1:1 sessions for families affected by dementia who meet the referral criteria within designated areas/ practices Provide clinical leadership on the care of people with dementia and their carers/families with complex care needs from peri-diagnosis to post bereavement support, to support reduced reliance on GP appointments Provide specialist nursing assessment, using the Admiral Nurse Assessment Framework or appropriate tools for carers/families affected by dementia, including positive risk taking, managing distressed behaviours and risk minimisation strategies Provide a range of bio-psychosocial interventions to promote health and wellbeing for people with dementia and their carers/families Work collaboratively with other professionals to improve the identification and management of co morbidities and frailty for people with dementia and their carers/families Develop and support care plans for people with dementia and families including positive risk management Support people with dementia, carers/families and staff to understand and respond to changes in behaviour and relationships as a result of dementia Provide care coordination for a clinical caseload of families with complex needs as identified within triage assessment Ensure the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and that all legal requirements relating to Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2009) (soon to be replaced by Liberty Protection Safeguards in 2022) are considered and adhered to in relation to patientcare Act as an advocate for people with dementia and their carers/families to promote their rights and best interests Participate and lead on case conferences, continuing health care processes and best interest meetings where required Work collaboratively with health, social and voluntary sector services to achieve coordinated care Work in partnership with colleagues to promote the use of advance care planning for people with dementia and to support and inform families, around advance care planning, best interest decisions and end of life care Manage and advise on complex care transitions for people with dementia and their carers/families to reduce the frequency of crisis situations Regularly attend multi-disciplinary team meetings for long-term conditions to inform and receive information regarding patients who have a diagnosis of dementia Refer to secondary care if there is deterioration in condition/a review of medication including antipsychotics is required or any other concerns regarding a persons health that cannot be managed in primary care, in line with their dementia expertise Support and advise on carer assessments and reviews Ensure that care is delivered in accordance with relevant local and national guidelines and all relevant Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust policies

Recognise the limits of own competency and professional boundaries and make appropriate and timely referrals to other services where required Ensure that clinical records are up to date and maintained and stored appropriately in line with local and national GDPR regulationsEducation and Leadership Facilitate and support the development and delivery of innovative dementia training and education to staff, to improve competence and confidence, in line with best practice and guidance Participate in and/or lead formal training events promoting best practice in dementia care and disseminating Admiral Nursing work Provide professional and clinical leadership and mentorship, acting as a clinical role model on the delivery of evidence-based practice in dementia care within the borough Primary Care Network Advise and support on the development and delivery of work streams as part of the borough Primary Care Networks, dementia strategy, where appropriate Work proactively with key local and national stakeholders to develop more integrated care pathways and holistic models of care, through dissemination of specialist skills and knowledge Contribute to the delivery of local policy, procedures and protocol for the borough Primary Care Network to improve identification, assessment, ongoing support for people with dementia and their family carersEvaluation and Audit Support the audit and evaluation of quality improvements and initiatives aimed at improving the delivery of dementia care within the borough Primary Care Network, where appropriate to role Collect and review quantitative and qualitative data, as agreed, to evaluate and audit the Admiral Nurse Service and make necessary improvements Undertake analysis and evaluation and make any recommendations to the boroughs Primary Care Network Dementia Strategy Group or similar Ensure service information and data recorded is relevant, accurate, complete and captured in a contemporaneous manner Support evaluation of workforce development in dementia to improve staff knowledge and skills across the borough Primary Care Network Liaise with Dementia UK Insights and Evaluation team where appropriate, to ensure that the impact and effectiveness of Admiral Nurse interventions are well evaluated Be fully aware of and comply with the Data Protection Act (2018) and the GDPR in relation to protecting the confidentiality of patient and service-user information and enabling appropriate information-sharingProfessional Ensure all nursing practice is carried out in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust and the NMC Code Attend and actively participate in practice development, clinical supervision, and continuing professional development, including the Admiral Nurse Competency module and the Admiral Nurse Forum, as supported by Dementia UK Develop own competence through use of the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework and portfolio development using resources provided by Dementia UK To maintain professional registration in line with NMC guidance, including revalidation Contribute to and lead the development of policies, procedures and protocols relevant to dementia and Admiral Nursing within the borough Primary Care Network, including the Standard Operational Policy Ensure compliance with the borough Primary Care Network clinical governance requirements, including all mandatory training Participate in clinical supervision/mentoring within the borough Primary Care Network where appropriate Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research and evidence-based recommendations on supporting people with dementia and their carers/families within the primary care setting Agree a rotational working week to support families and GPs in the identified geographical areas Maintain positive working relationships with Dementia UKManagerial Ensure the recording and investigation of all accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and losses in accordance with the borough Primary Care Networks policy Identify and record risks to the Admiral Nurse service, escalating appropriately Manage team sickness, absence and performance according to the policies set out locally Participate in recruitment of other healthcare professionals where appropriate Lead on Admiral Nurse steering groups with Dementia UK and the borough Primary Care Network Lead, manage and develop the Admiral Nurse service, continuously seeking improvement opportunities in collaboration with the Admiral Nurse Steering GroupThis job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process

Person Specification

Qualifications /Education

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (RMN/RNMH/RGN/RNLD
  • Commitment to complete the Dementia UK Accelerator Learning Programme

Desirable

  • Post graduate training /education in dementia /older peoples
  • Post registration /qualification/training in dementia

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of providing biopsychosocial interventions
  • Experience of completing holistic nursing assessments
  • Significant post -registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia ,their carers /supporters in community/primary care

Desirable

  • Experience of recent involvement in practice/service development
  • Experience of facilitating and delivering training
  • Experience of older peoples medicine and palliative

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Enhanced communication skills
  • Ability to operate effectively with constantly developing relationship with key stakeholders and associated agencies

Desirable

  • Application of sources of research methods to evaluate and enhance practice
  • Ability to use information technology to improve the delivery of care
Person Specification

Qualifications /Education

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (RMN/RNMH/RGN/RNLD
  • Commitment to complete the Dementia UK Accelerator Learning Programme

Desirable

  • Post graduate training /education in dementia /older peoples
  • Post registration /qualification/training in dementia

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of providing biopsychosocial interventions
  • Experience of completing holistic nursing assessments
  • Significant post -registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia ,their carers /supporters in community/primary care

Desirable

  • Experience of recent involvement in practice/service development
  • Experience of facilitating and delivering training
  • Experience of older peoples medicine and palliative

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Enhanced communication skills
  • Ability to operate effectively with constantly developing relationship with key stakeholders and associated agencies

Desirable

  • Application of sources of research methods to evaluate and enhance practice
  • Ability to use information technology to improve the delivery of care

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Saddleworth Medical Centre

Smithy Green

Uppermill

OL36AH


Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Saddleworth Medical Centre

Smithy Green

Uppermill

OL36AH


Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Services Manager

Fiona Christopher

fiona.christopher@nhs.net

01617162083

Date posted

31 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£41,659 to £47,672 a year PER ANNUM

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-O380-23

Job locations

Saddleworth Medical Centre

Smithy Green

Uppermill

OL36AH


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