Detailed job description and main responsibilities Clinical Advise on the care of people with dementia and their carers/families with complex care needs from peri diagnosis to post bereavement support. Provide specialist nursing assessment, using the Admiral Nurse Assessment Framework for carers/families affected by dementia during hospital admission. Support identification and management of co-morbidities and frailty for people living with dementia and their carers/families. Develop and support person-centred care plans for people with dementia including positive risk management (e.g. falls, delirium, depression, incontinence). Deliver relationship and family-centred approaches to care, which meet the needs of people with dementia, carers/families and staff. Provide a range of psychosocial interventions and emotional support to promote health and wellbeing for people living with dementia and their carers/families. Support people living with dementia, carers/families and staff to understand and respond to changes in behaviour and relationships as a result of dementia. Ensure that all legal requirements relating to mental capacity, safeguarding and mental health 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 in case conferences and best interest meetings where required. Work collaboratively with health, social and voluntary sector services to achieve coordinated care. Manage care transitions and support effective discharge for people living with dementia and their carers/families in order to reduce frequency of admissions and length of stay. Ensure that care is delivered in accordance with relevant local and national guidelines and all relevant University Hospitals of Leicester policies and guidelines. Recognise the limits of own competency and professional boundaries and make appropriate and timely referrals to other services where required. Education & Support Support innovative dementia training and education to staff within the Trust at all levels, to improve staff attitudes, knowledge, skills and confidence, in line with best practice and guidance. Participate in and/or support formal training events promoting best practice in dementia care and disseminating Admiral Nursing work. Provide advice on the delivery of evidence based best practice in dementia care. Act as a clinical role model to others, including student nurses, and mentoring other staff as required. Support the development and delivery of work streams as part of the Trusts Dementia Strategy. Provide mentorship and offer clinical expertise to the staff in the departments caring for people with dementia and their carers/families within University Hospitals of Leicester. Work in partnership with colleagues to provide support and information to families, particularly around advance care planning, best interest decisions and end of life care. 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. Support delivery of the dementia care policy for University Hospitals of Leicester to improve identification, assessment, ongoing support and effective discharge for people with dementia and their family carers. Evaluation and Audit Support the audit and evaluation of quality improvements and initiatives aimed at improving the delivery of dementia care within University Hospitals of Leicester. Collect quantitative and qualitative data to support the evaluation and audit of the Admiral Nurse Service. Maintain clinical records using the Admiral Nurse data recording system and provide verbal and written feedback appropriately and as required. Ensure recorded information and data recorded is relevant, accurate, and complete and captured in a contemporaneous manner. Professional Ensure all nursing practice is carried out in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures of University Hospitals of Leicester, Dementia UK and the NMC Code. To attend and actively participate in monthly practice development days, clinical supervision, and continuing professional development, including the Admiral Nurse Competency module and the Admiral Nurse Forum, as supported by Dementia UK. To develop own competence through use of the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework, portfolio development, and 'PebblePad' (e-portfolio). To maintain professional registration in line with NMC guidance, including re-validation. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Current NMC registration with no restrictions on practice (Registered Nurse RMN/RGN/RNLD) Formal knowledge of dementia/ older people acquired through clinical post-graduate training/ education Desirable criteria Additional nursing qualification. Diploma / Degree/ level qualification in dementia / older people's care Mentorship Qualification Relevant teaching qualification Work Experience & Attainments Essential criteria Evidence of post-registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia and their carers/supporters in different settings Evidence of experience of recent involvement in practice/ service development. Evidence of experience of working with groups and individuals in a variety of roles and settings Demonstrated experience of working as an autonomous practitioner Desirable criteria Experience of audit/ evaluating clinical practice Experience of working with patients/ clients to develop practice Experience of professional supervision/ mentoring of staff Skills & Knowledge Essential criteria Evidence of effective role-modelling Ability to demonstrate all of the 6 Admiral Nurse competencies including person-centred care, therapeutic skills, triadic relationship, sharing knowledge, best practice, and critical reflective practice at specialist level. Understanding practice and promoting person-centred and relationship- centred care Collaborative and multi-agency working Ability to use a range of therapeutic skills Hold a sound knowledge of dementia and therapeutic working with families and organisations Understand sources of research and critically apply them within practice Desirable criteria Experience of supporting systematic practice development/ quality improvement Understanding of competency frameworks Knowledge of research methods and methodologies. Aptitudes and Attitudes Essential criteria Good communication skills. Flexibility and creativity Able to work on own initiative. Ability to work in groups/one to one Ability to treat families affected by dementia with respect and dignity, adopting a culturally sensitive approach that considers the needs of the whole person. Ability to provide supervision, critical companionship and support to team members. Ability to operate effectively with a constantly developing relationship with key stakeholders and associated agencies. Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy. Positive mental attitude and a willingness to discuss and negotiate issues and ideas with the appropriate team / individual to learn through practice Additional Information Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you. UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment. The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check. COVID 19 Risk Assessment Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer. The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors. If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager. 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