Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Admiral Nurse or other dementia specialist nurse within the Bradford District Care Trust team of Admiral Nurses, part of the award-winning Proactive Care Team (PACT).
An Admiral Nurse is a senior nursing position specializing in dementia care, relationship-centred support to individuals with dementia and their families, including complex assessments, clinical interventions, education for other healthcare professionals, and advocacy for quality dementia care within a designated area, all while adhering to the Admiral Nurse competency framework.
Closing Date: 9th May 2025
Shortlisting Date: 12th May 2025
Interview Date: 20th May 2025
Main duties of the job
The primary focus of the Admiral Nurse role is to deliver person -centred and relationship- centred dementia care within central Bradford to improve the experience of people living with dementia, their carers and families.
The post holder will:
o Deliver evidence based, culturally appropriate dementia care and support improvements in the experience of people living with dementia, their carers and families, applying the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework at a specialist level.
o Work with families to provide support, expert guidance and practical solutions
o Work closely with other services and organisations to co-ordinate care for people living with dementia and support for their families including planning for future care, access to care for co-morbidities and access to specialist palliative care.
o Provide support/education to colleagues, other health and social careprofessionals/providers in dementia care.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia and their carers/supporters in different settings
Desirable
- Experience of palliative care and long term conditions
Training
Essential
- Formal knowledge of dementia/ older people acquired through clinical post-graduate training/ education
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RNMH/RGN/RNLD)
Desirable
- Additional nursing qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of South Asian cultures. Able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals, families and community organisations in localities with high population of South Asian origin, and in intercultural contexts.
Desirable
- Fluent speaker of Urdu and / or Punjabi and / or Gujurati.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia and their carers/supporters in different settings
Desirable
- Experience of palliative care and long term conditions
Training
Essential
- Formal knowledge of dementia/ older people acquired through clinical post-graduate training/ education
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RNMH/RGN/RNLD)
Desirable
- Additional nursing qualification.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of South Asian cultures. Able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals, families and community organisations in localities with high population of South Asian origin, and in intercultural contexts.
Desirable
- Fluent speaker of Urdu and / or Punjabi and / or Gujurati.
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).
