Admiral Nurse
The closing date is 04 December 2025
Job summary
This is a part time post working 22.5 hours per week over 3 days.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust, in collaboration with Dementia UK, are looking to recruit an exceptional registered nurse (RN, RNMH, RNLD) to work within our well-established Admiral Nurse team.
Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who provide support for families facing dementia, helping to prevent or manage complex issues. Admiral Nurses can give tailored health advice and emotional support and help to build links with other health and care professionals. For many families, they can be a lifeline.
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Admiral Nurse Service is a small but supportive team of nurses working across the 2 counties. We are looking for a passionate, caring and confident nurse to join our team. Within the role you will provide specialist one-to-one support, guidance, and practical solutions to families and carers. You will work alongside colleagues in Older Adult Community Mental Health and will help to promote Best Practice in Dementia Care across the wider Health and Care Trust.
As an Admiral Nurse you will have access to an excellent programme of Continuing Professional Development and a comprehensive offering of clinical supervision with opportunities available through the Health and Care Trust and the National Charity, Dementia UK.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an Admiral Nurse within the well-established Admiral Nurse service provided by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust in collaboration with Dementia UK.
In line with the Admiral Nurse Competency framework at a specialist level, the post holder will provide:
Specialist bio-psychosocial assessment and support for carers/families affected by dementia where there are complex needs
Facilitation of education and training for staff in the delivery of evidence-based dementia care
Support with policy development and quality improvements in relation to dementia care
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9798-1817
Job locations
F Block, Kidderminster Hospital
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 6RJ
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
F Block, Kidderminster Hospital
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 6RJ
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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