Job Overview
We are looking for a Dementia Care Specialist to join our team in Redbridge. This role focuses on delivering exceptional, person‑centred care to residents living with dementia. You will conduct comprehensive assessments to understand individual needs, develop tailored care plans, and regularly review them to ensure effectiveness. A key part of the role involves implementing non‑pharmacological interventions to manage challenging behaviours and enhance quality of life.
You will also lead staff training and workshops, promoting best practices and improving dementia care knowledge across the team. Collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals is essential to provide holistic support for residents.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive assessment of delirium, evaluating residents’ cognitive, physical and psychosocial aspects using appropriate tools.
* Identify delirium promptly and apply evidence‑based interventions per NICE guidelines.
* Develop and review person‑centred care plans addressing all resident needs.
* Supervise care staff, fostering collaboration and maintaining high standards.
* Ensure adherence to NICE, NMC and local dementia care protocols.
* Apply knowledge of dementia subtypes to tailor care approaches.
* Uphold safeguarding principles, MCA and DoLS to protect resident rights.
* Deliver workshops to enhance dementia care understanding.
* Collaborate with medical, social, therapy and other teams for holistic care.
* Regularly assess residents and adjust care plans as needed.
Requirements
* Proven experience in dementia care and person‑centred approaches.
* Knowledge of non‑pharmacological interventions.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
What We Offer
* Relevant health and social care qualifications (desirable).
* Opportunities for professional development.
* A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Qualifications & Experience
* Registered Nurse (RMN/RGN) or equivalent with clinical experience.
* Expertise in dementia care, delirium management and person‑centred approaches.
* Knowledge of NICE/NMC guidelines, safeguarding, MCA and DoLS.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
* Experience delivering staff training desirable.
Employment Details
Probationary Period: This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period unless they are currently part‑way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff.
High Cost Area Supplement: This post also attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 per annum, pro‑rata for part‑time).
Values
* We are kind.
* We are respectful.
* We work together with our communities.
We encourage you to refer to any attached person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification.
Legal and Policy Statements
Certificates of Sponsorship: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points‑based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High‑Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AI: Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
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