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Job Summary
In collaboration with Dementia UK, Derby South PCN are looking to recruit a registered nurse with a passion for, and experience of, providing relationship-centred dementia care with a strong sense of advocacy and equalities for this client group to join Derby South PCN and launch a new community-based Admiral Nursing service.
Job Summary
In collaboration with Dementia UK, Derby South PCN are looking to recruit a registered nurse with a passion for, and experience of, providing relationship-centred dementia care with a strong sense of advocacy and equalities for this client group to join Derby South PCN and launch a new community-based Admiral Nursing service.
Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who work with and support people with dementia and their families who have complex needs. As an Admiral Nurse you will provide specialist one-to-one support, guidance, and practical solutions for families, alongside supporting best practice and providing role modelling across the PCN.
You will be employed by Derby City South Healthcare Ltd and based within the practices and communities covered by the PCN. You will work under the direct management of the PCN Manager and 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.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicantwill be a NMC registered nurse,withsignificantpost-registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia andsupportingtheir carers/supporters in different settings, including the primary care setting, along with formal knowledge ofdementia acquired through clinical post-graduate training/education.
As the Admiral Nurse Clinical Lead, you will be balancing the clinical caseload for the service, alongside setting-up, developing and evaluating the service.You will also influence and lead on the delivery of work streams that improve the experience of care for people living with dementia, and their families from pre-diagnosis to post-bereavement.
The postholder will work within the PCN Home Visiting Service to provide a holistic approach to anticipatory care utilising the multi-disciplinary approach where appropriate. This will involve delivering clinical 1:1 sessions for families affected by dementia, often in the patients own home.
Due to the need for home visits, the postholder will need to have a driving licence and their own transport available for work use - mileage will be reimbursed.
Please see attached documents for job description and person specification.
About Us
Derby City South Healthcare Limited is the delivery vehicle of Derby City South PCN. The company currently provides the Derbyshire 'Team Up!' Home Visiting Service specification on behalf of the practices.
We employ a number of GP's, Paramedics, ECP's, Care Coordinators and Administrators to provide this service. We are looking to expand to include Admiral Nurses and other Long Term Condition Nurses, in order to provide a preventative element to the Acute Home Visiting Service.
The PCN Covers Seven Practices And 103,000 Patients In The South Of Derby City And The North Of South Derbyshire District:
Hollybrook; Parkfields; Village; Willington; Wellbrook; Melbourne & Chellaston; Alvaston.
We are a large and demographically varied PCN, with patient care and the sustainability of General Practice in everything we do.
We have a base office at Community Action Derby, 30 Charnwood Street, DE12GU, with plenty of parking available.
Details
Date posted
29 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£49,000 a year Band 7 equivalent
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A5105-25-0012
Job locations
Hollybrook Medical Centre
Hollybrook Way
Derby
DE23 3TX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Grade:
Band 7 equivalent
Clinically Accountable To:
Medical Director
Responsible To:
PCN Manager
Location:
Community Action Derby, 30-31 Charnwood Street, Derby, DE12GU
Hours:
37.5 hours - 2 year fixed term
Key Relationships
Service Managers
Clinical staff
GPs within Team Up
Other Admiral Nurse services
Older peoples mental health services
Families/carers affected by dementia1
Social care
Primary care multidisciplinary teams
Dementia UK
Dementia Palliative care team
Local voluntary organisations
Social Prescribers
Local Area coordinator Derby City Council
Derbyshire community services
Home visiting service
Summary Of Responsibilities:
The Admiral Nurse will lead, deliver and coordinate relationship-centred dementia care within operational areas of Derby City South contract, in order to improve the experience of carers/families affected by dementia[1] 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
Main Duties And Responsibilities:
Clinical
Work within the GP Led Complex needs team and Home Visiting Service to provide a holistic approach to anticipatory care utilising the multi-disciplinary/ multi-agency team where appropriate
Deliver regular clinical 1:1 sessions for families affected by dementia who meetthe referralcriteriawithin designated areas/ practices
Provide clinical leadership on the care of people with dementia and their carers/families with complex care needs from peri-diagnosis to post bereavement support, to support reduced reliance on GP appointments
Provide specialist nursing assessment, using the Admiral Nurse Assessment Framework or appropriate tools for carers/families affected by dementia, including positive risk taking, managing distressed behaviours and risk minimisation strategies
Provide a range of bio-psychosocial interventions to promote health and wellbeing for people with dementia and their carers/families
Work collaboratively with other professionals to improve the identification and management of co morbidities and frailty for people with dementia and their carers/families
Develop and support care plans for people with dementia and families including positive risk management
Support people with dementia, carers/families and staff to understand and respond to changes in behaviour and relationships as a result of dementia
Provide care coordination for a clinical caseload of families with complex needs as identified within triage assessment
Ensure the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and that all legal requirements relating to Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2009)[2] are considered and adhered to in relation to patient care
Act as an advocate for people with dementia and their carers/families to promote their rights and best interests
Participate and lead on case conferences, continuing health care processes and best interest meetings where required
Work collaboratively with health, social and voluntary sector services to achieve coordinated care
Work in partnership with colleagues to promote the use of advance care planning for people with dementia and to support and inform families, around advance care planning, best interest decisions and end of life care
Manage and advise on complex care transitions for people with dementia and their carers/families to reduce the frequency of crisis situations
Regularly attend multi-disciplinary team meetings for long-term conditions to inform and receive information regarding patients who have a diagnosis of dementia
Refer to secondary care if there is deterioration in condition/a review of medication including antipsychotics is required or any other concerns regarding a persons health that cannot be managed in primary care, in line with their dementia expertise
Support and advise on carer assessments and reviews
Ensure that care is delivered in accordance with relevant local and national guidelines and all relevant Derby City South policies and procedures
Recognise the limits of own competency and professional boundaries and make appropriate and timely referrals to other services where required
Ensure that clinical records are up to date and maintained and stored appropriately in line with local and national GDPR regulations
Education and Leadership
Facilitate and support the development and delivery of innovative dementia training and education to staff, to improve competence and confidence, in line with best practice and guidance
Participate in and/or lead formal training events promoting best practice in dementia care and disseminating Admiral Nursing work
Provide professional and clinical leadership and mentorship, acting as a clinical role model on the delivery of evidence-based practice in dementia care within Derby City south PCN
Advise and support on the development and delivery of work streams as part of Derby City south, dementia strategy, where appropriate
Work proactively with key local and national stakeholders to develop more integrated care pathways and holistic models of care, through dissemination of specialist skills and knowledge
Contribute to the delivery of local policy, procedures and protocol for Derby City south PCN to improve identification, assessment, ongoing support for people with dementia and their family carers
Work together with Derbyshire Community Services and Derby City Council to develop and improve upon current Delirium and Dementia Pathways
Evaluation and Audit
Support the audit and evaluation of quality improvements and initiatives aimed at improving the delivery of dementia care within Derby City South, where appropriate to role
Collect and review quantitative and qualitative data, as agreed, to evaluate and audit the Admiral Nurse Service and make necessary improvements
Undertake analysis and evaluation and make any recommendations to the Derby City South Dementia Strategy Group or similar
Ensure service information and data recorded is relevant, accurate, complete and captured in a contemporaneous manner
Support evaluation of workforce development in dementia to improve staff knowledge and skills across Derby City South
Liaise with Dementia UK Insights and Evaluation team where appropriate, to ensure that the impact and effectiveness of Admiral Nurse interventions are well evaluated
Be fully aware of and comply with the Data Protection Act (2018) and the GDPR in relation to protecting the confidentiality of patient and service-user information and enabling appropriate information-sharing
Professional
Ensure all nursing practice is carried out in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures of Derby City South and the NMC Code
Improve understanding of the management of Long-Term Conditions in the community supported by GP Led team
Attend and actively participate in practice development, clinical supervision, and continuing professional development supported by Dementia UK and underpinned by the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework.
Develop own competence through use of the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework and portfolio development using resources provided by Dementia UK
To maintain professional registration in line with NMC guidance, including re-validation
Contribute to and lead the development of policies, procedures and protocols relevant to dementia and Admiral Nursing within Derby City South, including the Standard Operational Policy
Ensure compliance with Derby City South clinical governance requirements, including all mandatory training
Participate in clinical supervision/mentoring within Derby City South where appropriate
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research and evidence-based recommendations on supporting people with dementia and their carers/families within the primary care setting
Agree a rotational working week to support families and GPs in the identified geographical areas
Managerial
Ensure the recording and investigation of all accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and losses in accordance with Derby City South policy
Identify and record risks to the Admiral Nurse service, escalating appropriately
Participate in recruitment of other healthcare professionals where appropriate
Lead on Admiral Nurse steering groups with Dementia UK and Derby City South
Lead, manage and develop the Admiral Nurse service, continuously seeking improvement opportunities in collaboration with the Admiral Nurse Steering Group
Please note that this job description serves to provide an illustrative example of the duties and responsibilities the post holder will undertake during the course of their normal duties. It is not therefore an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to undertake other responsibilities and duties that correspond with the band.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties And Responsibilities:
Clinical
Work within the GP Led Complex needs team and Home Visiting Service to provide a holistic approach to anticipatory care utilising the multi-disciplinary/ multi-agency team where appropriate
Deliver regular clinical 1:1 sessions for families affected by dementia who meetthe referralcriteriawithin designated areas/ practices
Provide clinical leadership on the care of people with dementia and their carers/families with complex care needs from peri-diagnosis to post bereavement support, to support reduced reliance on GP appointments
Provide specialist nursing assessment, using the Admiral Nurse Assessment Framework or appropriate tools for carers/families affected by dementia, including positive risk taking, managing distressed behaviours and risk minimisation strategies
Provide a range of bio-psychosocial interventions to promote health and wellbeing for people with dementia and their carers/families
Work collaboratively with other professionals to improve the identification and management of co morbidities and frailty for people with dementia and their carers/families
Develop and support care plans for people with dementia and families including positive risk management
Support people with dementia, carers/families and staff to understand and respond to changes in behaviour and relationships as a result of dementia
Provide care coordination for a clinical caseload of families with complex needs as identified within triage assessment
Ensure the safeguarding of vulnerable adults and that all legal requirements relating to Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2009)[2] are considered and adhered to in relation to patient care
Act as an advocate for people with dementia and their carers/families to promote their rights and best interests
Participate and lead on case conferences, continuing health care processes and best interest meetings where required
Work collaboratively with health, social and voluntary sector services to achieve coordinated care
Work in partnership with colleagues to promote the use of advance care planning for people with dementia and to support and inform families, around advance care planning, best interest decisions and end of life care
Manage and advise on complex care transitions for people with dementia and their carers/families to reduce the frequency of crisis situations
Regularly attend multi-disciplinary team meetings for long-term conditions to inform and receive information regarding patients who have a diagnosis of dementia
Refer to secondary care if there is deterioration in condition/a review of medication including antipsychotics is required or any other concerns regarding a persons health that cannot be managed in primary care, in line with their dementia expertise
Support and advise on carer assessments and reviews
Ensure that care is delivered in accordance with relevant local and national guidelines and all relevant Derby City South policies and procedures
Recognise the limits of own competency and professional boundaries and make appropriate and timely referrals to other services where required
Ensure that clinical records are up to date and maintained and stored appropriately in line with local and national GDPR regulations
Education and Leadership
Facilitate and support the development and delivery of innovative dementia training and education to staff, to improve competence and confidence, in line with best practice and guidance
Participate in and/or lead formal training events promoting best practice in dementia care and disseminating Admiral Nursing work
Provide professional and clinical leadership and mentorship, acting as a clinical role model on the delivery of evidence-based practice in dementia care within Derby City south PCN
Advise and support on the development and delivery of work streams as part of Derby City south, dementia strategy, where appropriate
Work proactively with key local and national stakeholders to develop more integrated care pathways and holistic models of care, through dissemination of specialist skills and knowledge
Contribute to the delivery of local policy, procedures and protocol for Derby City south PCN to improve identification, assessment, ongoing support for people with dementia and their family carers
Work together with Derbyshire Community Services and Derby City Council to develop and improve upon current Delirium and Dementia Pathways
Evaluation and Audit
Support the audit and evaluation of quality improvements and initiatives aimed at improving the delivery of dementia care within Derby City South, where appropriate to role
Collect and review quantitative and qualitative data, as agreed, to evaluate and audit the Admiral Nurse Service and make necessary improvements
Undertake analysis and evaluation and make any recommendations to the Derby City South Dementia Strategy Group or similar
Ensure service information and data recorded is relevant, accurate, complete and captured in a contemporaneous manner
Support evaluation of workforce development in dementia to improve staff knowledge and skills across Derby City South
Liaise with Dementia UK Insights and Evaluation team where appropriate, to ensure that the impact and effectiveness of Admiral Nurse interventions are well evaluated
Be fully aware of and comply with the Data Protection Act (2018) and the GDPR in relation to protecting the confidentiality of patient and service-user information and enabling appropriate information-sharing
Professional
Ensure all nursing practice is carried out in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures of Derby City South and the NMC Code
Improve understanding of the management of Long-Term Conditions in the community supported by GP Led team
Attend and actively participate in practice development, clinical supervision, and continuing professional development supported by Dementia UK and underpinned by the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework.
Develop own competence through use of the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework and portfolio development using resources provided by Dementia UK
To maintain professional registration in line with NMC guidance, including re-validation
Contribute to and lead the development of policies, procedures and protocols relevant to dementia and Admiral Nursing within Derby City South, including the Standard Operational Policy
Ensure compliance with Derby City South clinical governance requirements, including all mandatory training
Participate in clinical supervision/mentoring within Derby City South where appropriate
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of research and evidence-based recommendations on supporting people with dementia and their carers/families within the primary care setting
Agree a rotational working week to support families and GPs in the identified geographical areas
Managerial
Ensure the recording and investigation of all accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and losses in accordance with Derby City South policy
Identify and record risks to the Admiral Nurse service, escalating appropriately
Participate in recruitment of other healthcare professionals where appropriate
Lead on Admiral Nurse steering groups with Dementia UK and Derby City South
Lead, manage and develop the Admiral Nurse service, continuously seeking improvement opportunities in collaboration with the Admiral Nurse Steering Group
Please note that this job description serves to provide an illustrative example of the duties and responsibilities the post holder will undertake during the course of their normal duties. It is not therefore an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to undertake other responsibilities and duties that correspond with the band.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Significant post registration clinical experience of supporting people with dementia and their carers/families
* Experience of:
* completing holistic nursing assessments
* providing bio-psychosocial interventions
* working as an autonomous practitioner
* professional supervision and development/mentoring of staff
* audit/evaluation of clinical practice
* collaborative/multi-agency working
* Experience of facilitating and delivering training/ development of staff
Desirable
* Experience in service specific setting
* Experience of leading/managing a service
* Experience of supporting practice development/ quality improvement
* Experience of service monitoring, reporting and evaluation
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse (RN/RNMH/RNLD)
* Postgraduate qualification in relevant field, or evidence of specialist training/education within the field of dementia equivalent to this level
* Evidence of continued professional development/training in relevant areas, including dementia and leadership
* Commitment to continued professional and practice development
Desirable
* Further specialist training/education within the field of dementia equivalent to a Masters levels
Knowledge and skills
Essential
* Ability to demonstrate the 6 Admiral Nurse competencies:
* person-centred care;
* therapeutic skills;
* triadic relationship centred working;
* sharing knowledge;
* delivering best practice;
* critical reflective practice.
* Skills to enable clinical leadership, including:
* strong communication skills;
* good facilitation/presentation skills;
* ability to influence change;
* ability to act as a decision maker and advocate;
* expert clinical practice;
* the ability to use appropriate information technology, including MS office software to enable efficient service delivery.
* Knowledge to enable clinical leadership, including an understanding of:
* Admiral Nursing and its application;
* Relevant policies/national strategy in relation to dementia care ;
* Evidence based practice in dementia care and practical application within the relevant setting.
* Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy
Desirable
* Understanding of local/national skills and competency frameworks
Person Specification
Essential
* Ability to demonstrate the 6 Admiral Nurse competencies:
* person-centred care;
* therapeutic skills;
* triadic relationship centred working;
* sharing knowledge;
* delivering best practice;
* critical reflective practice.
* Skills to enable clinical leadership, including:
* strong communication skills;
* good facilitation/presentation skills;
* ability to influence change;
* ability to act as a decision maker and advocate;
* expert clinical practice;
* the ability to use appropriate information technology, including MS office software to enable efficient service delivery.
* Knowledge to enable clinical leadership, including an understanding of:
* Admiral Nursing and its application;
* Relevant policies/national strategy in relation to dementia care ;
* Evidence based practice in dementia care and practical application within the relevant setting.
* Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy
Desirable
* Understanding of local/national skills and competency frameworks
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Derby City South PCN
Address
Hollybrook Medical Centre
Hollybrook Way
Derby
DE23 3TX
Employer's website
https://derbycitysouthhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
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Derby City South PCN
Address
Hollybrook Medical Centre
Hollybrook Way
Derby
DE23 3TX
Employer's website
https://derbycitysouthhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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