PCN Admiral Nurse
Nottingham City General Practice Alliance
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Job summary
In collaboration with Dementia UK, Nottingham City GP Alliance has a unique opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN, RMNH, RNLD) to join the Admiral Nurse Accelerator Learning Programme (ALP).
The ALP, developed by Dementia UK, is designed to support nurses to become a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse and launch a new Admiral Nursing service.
The post holder will be employed by Nottingham City GP Alliance, based across Bulwell, Top Valle, Beechdale, Basford, Bilborough, Aspley, Cinderhill and Strelley, and will work under the direct management of the Primary Care Network Manager.
About Admiral Nurses
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nurse charity. Its nurses, called Admiral Nurses, provide life-changing support to families facing dementia.
As dementia specialists, Admiral Nurses help families manage complex needs, considering the person living with dementia and the people around them. They provide tailored clinical advice and psychological support; advise people about benefits and financial issues; support families in their caring role; and help build links with other health and care professionals.
They also support other professionals through case management and the sharing of best practice.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be an NMC Registered Nurse, with post-registration clinical experience of supporting families affected by dementia. They will most likely be a Band 6 Nurse aspiring to become a Band 7 Nurse. They will demonstrate commitment to the ALP and a passion for dementia nursing.
Following the successful completion of the Accelerator Learning Programme the Admiral Nurse will lead, deliver and coordinate relationship-centred dementia care within operational areas of Nottingham City, in order to improve the experience of carers/families affected by dementia with complex needs.
In line with the Admiral Nurse Competency framework at an enhanced specialist level, the post holder will provide:
Specialist bio-psychosocial assessment and support for people with dementia and families with complex needs
Facilitation of education and training for staff in the delivery of evidence-based dementia care
Clinical leadership with policy development and quality improvements in relation to dementia care
Consultancy to other health and social care professionals regarding dementia
To find out more about the role of an Admiral Nurse, we encourage candidates to complete Dementia UKs free online Pre Admiral Nurse eLearning course.
About us
You will be employed by Nottingham City GP Alliance. Nottingham City General Practice Alliance (NCGPA) was formed in 2016. We are Nottingham citys first GP Federation, often referred to as NCGPA or the Alliance. Our members consist of 45 NHS GP practices in Nottingham city, who cover a population of over 336,000 patients.
As a federation, we promote, support and facilitate the collaboration of GPs and their workforce throughout our city. Examples of our work to date include developing networks whereby tasks and resources can be shared, empowering frontline practice staff to become active sign posters for their patient communities and launching GP+, the citys first ever evening and weekend GP service.
Please see the job description and person specification for more information about the post and for an informal conversation about the role please contact:
Primary Care Network Manager: Ruth Leachman| ruth.leachman@nhs.net| 07311199578
ALP Programme Lead: Gill Maidens | accelerator@dementiauk.org | 07849832401
Consultant Admiral Nurse: Beth Goss-Hill | Beth.Goss-Hill@dementiauk.org | 07841 488553
Date posted
28 September 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£41,659 to £47,672 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
M0004-22-3329-BTVBACH
Job locations
79A Upper Parliament Street
Nottingham
NG1 6LD
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham City General Practice Alliance
Address
79A Upper Parliament Street
Nottingham
NG1 6LD
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