Job summary
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Dementia and Delirium Clinical Nurse Specialist has arisen to join our Corporate Nursing Directorate. In this role, you'll be an integral part of a dedicated team, working together to enhance patient care and outcomes for people living with dementia and delirium.
We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for elderly care and a proven ability to drive quality improvements. You'll be working closely with the Dementia and Delirium team, where your expertise will help shape better patient experiences. Excellent influencing and negotiation skills will be key, as well as the ability to challenge when required and advocate for best practices.
If you are looking to take the next step in your career, join us in this rewarding role and help us continue to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will champion the rights of patients living with dementia and delirium in hospital, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect and that care is person-centred.
- The post holder will support the development, implementation and monitoring of best practice standards in the care of people living with dementia and delirium, and their carers when they are admitted to hospital.
- The post holder will support the comprehensive screening and assessment of patients 65 years old and over to identify people with cognitive impairment and delirium and appropriately refer to enable access to support services.
- The post holder will participate in the provision of effective education and training in all aspects of dementia and delirium care.
- The post holder will support the Lead Dementia and Delirium Practitioner to ensure that all patient pathways are followed, audits are undertaken, screenings are performed and education and training is provided to all staff within the organisation.
Please see attached JD for further details.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible
About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Recognised teaching qualifications
- RGN/RN/RMN (Adult) Level 1
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development related to the role.
Desirable
- Dual Registration RN and RMN
- Leadership/Management qualification
- Masters Degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 6 (or higher clinical grade) in an acute hospital setting.
- Post-registration experience.
- Experience of practice and service development.
- Experience of teaching / educating of others.
Skills
Essential
- Current NHS priorities in dementia and delirium care
- Good understanding of Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding
- Patient Safety Programme
- Quality Strategy
- IT skills
- Clinical governance
- Health and Safety
- Clinical credibility and knowledge of evidence based clinical practice
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Influencing and negotiating skills
- Staff development and empowerment
- Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to prioritise workload and cope under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team
- Competence in practice, planning, service development, education and training and communication
- Ability to present information in a variety of formats to different stakeholders
- Knowledge of audit and analysing results
Desirable
- Knowledge of change management theory and practical application
- CQC standards
- NICE quality standards for dementia and delirium
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Recognised teaching qualifications
- RGN/RN/RMN (Adult) Level 1
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development related to the role.
Desirable
- Dual Registration RN and RMN
- Leadership/Management qualification
- Masters Degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 6 (or higher clinical grade) in an acute hospital setting.
- Post-registration experience.
- Experience of practice and service development.
- Experience of teaching / educating of others.
Skills
Essential
- Current NHS priorities in dementia and delirium care
- Good understanding of Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding
- Patient Safety Programme
- Quality Strategy
- IT skills
- Clinical governance
- Health and Safety
- Clinical credibility and knowledge of evidence based clinical practice
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Influencing and negotiating skills
- Staff development and empowerment
- Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to prioritise workload and cope under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team
- Competence in practice, planning, service development, education and training and communication
- Ability to present information in a variety of formats to different stakeholders
- Knowledge of audit and analysing results
Desirable
- Knowledge of change management theory and practical application
- CQC standards
- NICE quality standards for dementia and delirium
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospital ( working across sites)
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
