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 our team as an Admiral Nurse to deliver relationship-centred dementia care to families across the London Borough of Harrow.
This post is initially funded for 1 - 2 years.
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.
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. Under the supervision of the Admiral Nurse Clinical Lead, 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 in Harrow.
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.
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.
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 deliver person–centred and relationship- centred dementia care within operational areas of Harrow Council to improve the experience of carers/families affected by dementia*.
The post holder will:
• Deliver evidence based dementia care and support improvements in the experience for families affected by dementia*.
• Provide and utilise advance comprehensive assessment, care planning and psychosocial interventions to enhance the quality of life of those affected by dementia and their carers/ families.
• Partnership working with local providers to promote and improve provision of services for people with dementia and their carers and families.
• Provide support/education to colleagues, other health / social care professionals/providers in dementia care.
• Support the delivery of key quality and performance indicators relating to dementia care, including the experience of families.
• Manage a complex case-load of clients (patients and families/carers) as appropriate to the capacity of the role.
• Apply the Admiral Nurse Competency framework at a 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 (Key outputs of team / role)
• 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 resilient communities.
• 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 deliver person–centred and relationship- centred dementia care within operational areas of Harrow Council to improve the experience of carers/families affected by dementia*.
The post holder will:
• Deliver evidence based dementia care and support improvements in the experience for families affected by dementia*.
• Provide and utilise advance comprehensive assessment, care planning and psychosocial interventions to enhance the quality of life of those affected by dementia and their carers/ families.
• Partnership working with local providers to promote and improve provision of services for people with dementia and their carers and families.
• Provide support/education to colleagues, other health / social care professionals/providers in dementia care.
• Support the delivery of key quality and performance indicators relating to dementia care, including the experience of families.
• Manage a complex case-load of clients (patients and families/carers) as appropriate to the capacity of the role.
• Apply the Admiral Nurse Competency framework at a 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 (Key outputs of team / role)
• 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 resilient communities.
• 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 (RNMH/RGN/RNLD)
- Formal knowledge of dementia/ older people acquired through clinical post-graduate training/ education
Desirable
- Additional nursing qualification
- Diploma/Degree/Level qualification in dementia/older people's care
- Mentorship Qualification
- Relevant teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia and their carers/supporters in different settings.
- Good Experience of recent involvement in practice/ service development.
- Experience of working with groups and individuals in a variety of roles and settings.
- Demonstrated experience of working as an autonomous practitioner.
Desirable
- Good Experience of professional supervision/ mentoring of staff.
- Experience of working with patients/ clients to develop practice.
- Experience of audit/ evaluating clinical practice.
- Experience of working in the community.
- Experience of palliative care and long term conditions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RNMH/RGN/RNLD)
- Formal knowledge of dementia/ older people acquired through clinical post-graduate training/ education
Desirable
- Additional nursing qualification
- Diploma/Degree/Level qualification in dementia/older people's care
- Mentorship Qualification
- Relevant teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia and their carers/supporters in different settings.
- Good Experience of recent involvement in practice/ service development.
- Experience of working with groups and individuals in a variety of roles and settings.
- Demonstrated experience of working as an autonomous practitioner.
Desirable
- Good Experience of professional supervision/ mentoring of staff.
- Experience of working with patients/ clients to develop practice.
- Experience of audit/ evaluating clinical practice.
- Experience of working in the community.
- 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).
