Overview
A rare opportunity has become available to join the Dementia and Delirium team as a Dementia and Delirium specialist nurse to cover maternity leave. The UHD Dementia and Delirium team is seeking a Band 6 Dementia and Delirium specialist nurse to provide expert dementia and delirium care at University Hospitals Dorset. You will be expected to facilitate Tier 2 training across UHD, whilst also working clinically supporting patients living with dementia and/or experiencing a delirium. The successful candidate must have significant experience in dementia and delirium care; previous teaching experience is desirable.
Currently the role is Monday-Friday and does not include working bank holidays or weekends, however this may change in the future. The role involves working across all UHD hospital sites.
Responsibilities
* Provide specialist expertise, facilitating evidence‑based, patient‑centred care for a defined caseload of patients with dementia, delirium or cognitive impairment.
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to plan and implement individual care plans for people presenting with dementia, delirium or cognitive impairment.
* Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of Dementia and Delirium service policies and protocols, as directed by the designated Dementia and Delirium Team Lead.
* Act as a resource and provide education and training for patients and health care personnel, as directed by the Dementia and Delirium Team Lead and Trust Dementia Lead.
* Support the dementia and delirium team to provide person‑centred care, including supporting therapeutic activities for patients.
* Cross‑site working is required.
Qualifications and Skills
* Current NMC Registration (Mental Health/Adult).
* Significant experience in dementia and delirium care; previous teaching experience is desirable.
* Ability to prioritise workload with a flexible, proactive and resilient attitude in an ever‑changing environment; strong organisational and IT skills (including PowerPoint and EPR).
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Interview Process & Working Arrangements
* As part of the interview process you will be required to prepare a short presentation.
* Cross-site working is required.
* To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
* This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Nov 2025.
Values
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