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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further detailed information relating to the role and responsibilities can be found in the attached supporting documentation.
Person specification
Qualifications and Continued Professional Development
Essential criteria
* 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
Experience
Essential criteria
* 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 supporting practice development/ quality improvement
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
* 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
* 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
Values and Attributes
Essential criteria
* Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy
* Ability to treat families affected by dementia with respect and dignity
* Working together for people with dementia/ carers
* Demonstrates compassion and a caring nature
Effort and Environment
Essential criteria
* The post holder will be required to meet the needs of complex individuals, which will require concentration and the ability to adapt quickly to a variety of emotional situations
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
* Ability to work travel between sites to a variety of locations
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.
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Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process. We also discourage overuse of AI during the application process because this can negatively impact the quality of your application and may hinder your chances of being shortlisted. Thank you.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
* Job description (PDF, 304.4KB)
* Person specification (PDF, 424.4KB)
* Important Additional Information For Candidates (please read carefully) (PDF, 160.6KB)
* Privacy Notice for Staff (PDF, 268.6KB)
* Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.5MB)
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