Admiral Nurse
Milton Keynes Council
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Job summary
Were looking for an experienced registered nurse to join our Admiral Nurse service, which delivers dementia care for people in Milton Keynes.
The Admiral Nurse service works in partnership with Dementia UK to improve the experience of carers and families affected by dementia with complex needs, enabling people with dementia to stay in their homes for longer by supporting the carers to become more resilient and empowered.
Reporting to our Admiral Nurse Clinical Lead, youll manage your own case load, run groups, provide training sessions and act as a role model to promote outstanding dementia care. Youll be able to evidence your excellent knowledge of dementia and older people through clinical post-graduate training, education and experience.
This role is based at Civic in the city centre and you will be working with families in their communities.
Interviews for this role will be held on 19November.
Main duties of the job
- Provide practical and emotional support/advice to carers, empowering them to work with their loved ones to create their own care plans which reduce risks for all, promoting self-care and resilience.
- Manage a caseload in the community, completing triages, holistic assessments of need and risk management.
- Responding to these needs by providing biopsychosocial interventions, education, and advice.
- Working collaboratively with health, social care and voluntary sector services or referring on to services and signposting as appropriate.
- Attend and actively participate in practice development, regular clinical supervision, reflective practice sessions and continuing professional development, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based recommendations on supporting people with dementia and their carers/families.
- Facilitate and support the development and delivery of innovative dementia training and education to professionals, to improve competence and confidence, in line with best practice and guidance.
- Facilitation and delivery of support/educational groups and physical activities.
About us
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
Were very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when its time for a new role.
Date posted
18 October 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£40,221 to £44,428 a year (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
F0027-24-0005
Job locations
Civic Offices
Saxon Gate East
Central Milton Keynes
MK9 3EJ
Employer details
Employer name
Milton Keynes Council
Address
Civic Offices
Saxon Gate East
Central Milton Keynes
MK9 3EJ