Job summary
Interested in a fulfilling career in dementia care, with ongoing support from Dementia UK, the specialist dementia nurse charity?
We are looking for someone with a passion in dementia care to join our Admiral Nurse team.
In collaboration with Dementia UK, Harrow Council are looking to recruit a registered Nurse (RN, RMNH, RNLD) to join as an Admiral Nurse to deliver relationship-centred dementia care to families across the London Borough of Harrow.
About us
You’ll be employed by Harrow Council. You’ll have the flexibility to work from our Harrow Offices, whilst on the move and at home.
You’ll be a registered nurse (RN, RNMH, RNLD) with a passion for dementia care, alongside relevant post-registration clinical experience of supporting families affected by dementia.
We will consider applications for part-time.
Contact
For an informal conversation about this role, please contact:
Jayne Rigg, Head of Services (Harrow Council):
E: Jayne.rigg@harrow.gov.uk or T: 07562 209355
Or Sophie Lapin, Account Manager (Dementia UK):
E: Sophie.lapin@dementiauk.org T: 07586 411 826
Main duties of the job
Admiral Nurses are registered nurses who are dementia specialists. They help families manage complex needs, considering the person living with dementia and the people around them. You will act as clinical lead to establish and manage this exciting service, and you will have line management responsibility for a Grade 9 (Band 6 equivalent) Admiral Nurse. You will provide tailored clinical advice and psychological support to families affected by dementia. You will also help to support best practice with other health and care professionals.
You will receive ongoing support from Dementia UK to maintain and strengthen your clinical expertise as a specialist nurse within dementia care. You will become part of the wider network of Admiral Nurses and will have the opportunity to access relevant post graduate courses and develop professionally, as informed by the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework.
About us
Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Purpose
The primary focus of the Admiral Nurse role is to provide clinical leadership on the delivery of person-centred and relationship-centred dementia care within operational areas of Harrow Council to improve the experience of carers/families affected by dementia*.
• Provide consultancy and guidance to those working with people with dementia including families
• Work collaboratively with health/social care and the voluntary sector to support best practice in dementia care.
• Promote, implement and evaluate evidence based dementia care and provide leadership in improving experience of carers/families affected by dementia.
• Contribute to and support the delivery of key quality and performance indicators and evidence impact relating to dementia care, including the experience of families.
• Manage a team of AN’s or other healthcare professionals within Harrow Council.
• Apply the Admiral Nurse Competency framework at an enhanced specialist level including person-centred care, therapeutic skills, and triadic relationships, sharing knowledge, best practice and critical reflective practice.
*Dementia UK defines this as the person living with dementia and others who may be carers or family members Admiral Nurses work together with families to provide support, expert guidance & practical solutions.
Job Context
• The post holder will work collaboratively with other professionals to deliver person-centred and relationship centred care to families and carers of people with dementia across Harrow. They will deliver evidence based dementia care, and a range of therapeutic interventions to help people live positively, develop skills, improve communication and maintain relationships. Supporting Harrow Adult Social Care vision of developing a resilient community
• The post holder will work in partnership with community and inpatient services across Harrow, focussing particularly on supporting colleagues in primary care, voluntary and Adult Social Care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Purpose
The primary focus of the Admiral Nurse role is to provide clinical leadership on the delivery of person-centred and relationship-centred dementia care within operational areas of Harrow Council to improve the experience of carers/families affected by dementia*.
• Provide consultancy and guidance to those working with people with dementia including families
• Work collaboratively with health/social care and the voluntary sector to support best practice in dementia care.
• Promote, implement and evaluate evidence based dementia care and provide leadership in improving experience of carers/families affected by dementia.
• Contribute to and support the delivery of key quality and performance indicators and evidence impact relating to dementia care, including the experience of families.
• Manage a team of AN’s or other healthcare professionals within Harrow Council.
• Apply the Admiral Nurse Competency framework at an enhanced specialist level including person-centred care, therapeutic skills, and triadic relationships, sharing knowledge, best practice and critical reflective practice.
*Dementia UK defines this as the person living with dementia and others who may be carers or family members Admiral Nurses work together with families to provide support, expert guidance & practical solutions.
Job Context
• The post holder will work collaboratively with other professionals to deliver person-centred and relationship centred care to families and carers of people with dementia across Harrow. They will deliver evidence based dementia care, and a range of therapeutic interventions to help people live positively, develop skills, improve communication and maintain relationships. Supporting Harrow Adult Social Care vision of developing a resilient community
• The post holder will work in partnership with community and inpatient services across Harrow, focussing particularly on supporting colleagues in primary care, voluntary and Adult Social Care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RMN/RNMH/RGN/RNLD)
- Degree level qualification or equivalent demonstrable clinical experience. Post registration qualification / training in dementia.
- Formal knowledge of dementia/ older people acquired through clinical post-graduate education.
- Willingness to work towards level 7 Admiral Nurse Competency Framework Module.
- HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registration.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia and their carers/supporters in different settings, including community.
- Extensive Experience of recent involvement in practice/ service development.
- Extensive Experience of working with groups and individuals in a variety of roles and settings.
- Demonstrated experience of working as an autonomous practitioner.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage services.
- Experience of professional supervision of staff.
- Experience of audit/ evaluating clinical practice.
- Experience report writing.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking staff performance reviews and planned development of staff.
- Experience of working with patients/ clients to develop practice.
- Experience of palliative care and long term conditions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RMN/RNMH/RGN/RNLD)
- Degree level qualification or equivalent demonstrable clinical experience. Post registration qualification / training in dementia.
- Formal knowledge of dementia/ older people acquired through clinical post-graduate education.
- Willingness to work towards level 7 Admiral Nurse Competency Framework Module.
- HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registration.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia and their carers/supporters in different settings, including community.
- Extensive Experience of recent involvement in practice/ service development.
- Extensive Experience of working with groups and individuals in a variety of roles and settings.
- Demonstrated experience of working as an autonomous practitioner.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage services.
- Experience of professional supervision of staff.
- Experience of audit/ evaluating clinical practice.
- Experience report writing.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking staff performance reviews and planned development of staff.
- Experience of working with patients/ clients to develop practice.
- Experience of palliative care and long term conditions.
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
