Job overview The Dementia Nurse/ Advisor will provide support and clinical knowledge to ward staff in relation to Dementia care management. Act as a resource to Trust staff and other professionals who deliver care to the patient. Ensure standards are in line with the NICE guidelines, National, regional and Trust Dementia Strategy. Working days will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Previous applicants not to apply Advert The Dementia Nurse/ Advisor will support the completion of the Dementia screening and ensure that the Multidisciplinary teams understand the rationale for the screening in the Trust in line with the indicators highlighted in the previous National CQUIN. Support and complete holistic person-centred nursing assessments on patients within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. Support the complex needs of carers through ongoing assessment of health and wellbeing working closely with the Trust Carers advisor, other partner organisations such as Age UK, Caring Together, Alzheimer’s Society and the Admiral Nurse service. Provide training education/support to the Dementia Specialist Nurse and facilitate appropriate education/training on Dementia aspects of care. Work with the members of the Patient Safety Team to aim to provide harm free care for all patients. Working for our organisation Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role. Disclosure & Barring Check Fee Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt. Our Values – At the heart of all we do We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview. Early closure notice We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay. International Applicants & Sponsorship We welcome applications from those needing UK sponsorship. From 2021, most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals need a visa to work in the UK. Important: Salary thresholds and visa rules changed in 2024 — check your eligibility here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. If applying from overseas, you may also need to provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in for 12 months in the past 10 years.