Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is growing and changing. We provide specialist mental health, learning disability and community services across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton, and we’re hiring people who want to shape what comes next. Formed on 1 April 2020 through the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, we’re now focused on the future with a new Trust Strategy and our Best for the Black Country programme. What we do · Adult and older adult mental health · Children and young people’s mental health · Specialist learning disability services · Community healthcare for children, young people and families in Dudley Why join now · We’ve got real momentum right now. New strategy, clear priorities and our Best for the Black Country work mean things are moving in the right way, fast. · Our values aren’t just posters. People are genuinely compassionate, take responsibility, treat you with respect and help you feel confident and empowered. · You’ll be looked after. Flexible working, family-friendly policies, supportive teams, proper wellbeing support and chances to learn with coaching and development. · There’s room to grow. Loads of services to explore and real space to try ideas and be heard. · It’s a good place to live. Friendly diverse communities, easy transport, good schools and colleges, shopping, food, lots to do, plenty of green space and a lower cost of living than many other city regions. What it’s like to work here You’ll join friendly, skilled teams who look out for each other. We plan together, share caseload pressures, and celebrate wins. New starters get a warm welcome and clear induction; early careers colleagues have preceptorship and buddying; experienced staff can lead, teach and innovate. You’ll have space to do good work, speak up, and see the difference you make. Who we are We’re 4,000 colleagues from many backgrounds, committed to improving health and wellbeing for our communities and for each other. If you’re excited about the role but don’t tick every box, please apply. We value potential and transferable experience. Job overview The primary focus of the Admiral Nurse role is to provide clinical leadership on the delivery of person-centred and relationship-centred dementia care within operational areas of Black Country Healthcare Foundation Trust (BCHFT) to improve the experience of carers/families affected by dementia.* The post holder will: • Provide consultancy and guidance to those working with people with dementia including families. • Work collaboratively with health/social care and the voluntary sector to support best practice in dementia care. • Promote, implement and evaluate evidence based dementia care and provide leadership in improving experience of carers/families affected by dementia. Admiral Nurse Clinical Lead • Contribute to and support the delivery of key quality and performance indicators and evidence impact relating to dementia care, including the experience of families. • Deputise in the absence of the Admiral Nurse Team manager. • Apply the Admiral Nurse Competency framework at an enhanced specialist level including person-centred care, therapeutic skills, and triadic relationships, sharing knowledge, best practice and critical reflective practice. *Dementia UK defines this as the person living with dementia and others who may be carers or family members Admiral Nurses work together with families to provide support, expert guidance & practical solutions Advert Admiral Nurse Clinical Lead • Contribute to and support the delivery of key quality and performance indicators and evidence impact relating to dementia care, including the experience of families. • Deputise in the absence of the Admiral Nurse Team manager. • Apply the Admiral Nurse Competency framework at an enhanced specialist level including person-centred care, therapeutic skills, and triadic relationships, sharing knowledge, best practice and critical reflective practice. *Dementia UK defines this as the person living with dementia and others who may be carers or family members Admiral Nurses work together with families to provide support, expert guidance & practical solution Working for our organisation Employees, workers, and / or contractors will be expected to uphold the values of the Trust and exhibit the expected Trust behaviours aligned to the Trust’s values. Individuals have a responsibility to ensure that they display the Trust values and behaviours in carrying out their job and that individuals feel able to challenge (or raise a challenge) when other colleagues’ behaviours breach the spirit of Trust values. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will: • Provide consultancy and guidance to those working with people with dementia including families. • Work collaboratively with health/social care and the voluntary sector to support best practice in dementia care. • Promote, implement and evaluate evidence based dementia care and provide leadership in improving experience of carers/families affected by dementia. Clinical • To provide day to day clinical leadership within the Admiral Nurse team. • 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. Identify complexities of dementia using advanced communication, negotiation and diplomacy skills. • Work collaboratively with other professionals in the identification and management of co morbidities and frailty for people with dementia and their carers/families. • Implement and/or ’support the development of service and maintain clinical case load • Develop and support person-centred care plans for people with dementia and families including; managing distressed behaviours and positive risk management • Deliver relationship and family-centred approaches to care, which meet the physical and mental health needs of people with dementia, carers/families. • Provide a range of psychosocial interventions and emotional support to promote health and wellbeing for people with dementia and their carers/families. • Support people with dementia, carers/families and staff and other health and social care professionals 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 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 and integrated care. • Manage complex care transitions for people with dementia and their carers/families to reduce the frequency of crisis situations. • Ensure that care is delivered in accordance with relevant local and national guidelines and all relevant Midland Partnership Foundation Trust policies. • 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 guidance Education and Leadership • Support innovative dementia training and education for other professionals, to improve staff attitudes, knowledge, skills 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 clinical leadership and act as a role model to others on the delivery of evidence based practice in dementia care • Take an active role in the development and delivery of BCHFT work streams where appropriate. • Work in partnership with colleagues to provide support and information to families, including 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. • Contribute to the development of local policies, procedure and protocols relevant to Admiral Nursing and the health and well being of PWD and family carers Evaluation and Audit • Lead on and support the audit and evaluation of quality improvements and initiatives aimed at improving the delivery of dementia care within BCHFT. • Deliver and support evaluation of workforce development in dementia to improve staff knowledge and skills across the trust. • Collect and review quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate and audit the Admiral Nurse Service and support team involvement if appropriate to role. • Interpret and use data to make innovative recommendations for service improvement and development. • Maintain clinical records using chosen data recording system and provide verbal and written feedback appropriately and as required. • Be fully aware of and comply with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Caldicott Principles 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 BCHFT, Dementia UK and the NMC Code 2015. • 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. • 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 • Ensure own (and others) compliance with Trust clinical governance requirements. • Participate in clinical supervision/mentoring/personal development conversations within BCHFT where required. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based recommendations on supporting people with dementia and their carers/families. • Be aware of current research related to dementia treatments/interventions and support people with dementia/carers/families to get involved in research where appropriate. • Maintain positive working relationships with Dementia UK Managerial (in conjunction with the team manager): • To deputise in absence of the Team Manager. • To ensure equitable use of all resources to support an effective assessment service. • To provide and participate in clinical supervision to other members of staff as per Trust policy. • To assist in the recruitment and retention of staff. • To provide caseload management to Admiral Nurse staff as per Trust policy. • To have a working understanding of the Admiral Nurse key performance indicators and communicate with senior management and stake holders on performance and activity within Admiral Nurse team. • To support the management team in the development, implementation and delivery of clinical policies and procedures. • To ensure that effective clinical governance arrangements are integrated into daily practices within Admiral Nurse Team. • To be responsible for ensuring clinical outcome data is routinely collected and entered to allow for service evaluation and improvement. • Participate in Dementia UK/Host organisation steering groups and develop and maintain positive working relationships with Dementia UK. Please note that this job description serves to provide an illustrative example of the duties and responsibilities the post holder may be expected to undertake during the course of their normal duties. It is not therefore an exhaustive list; the post holder will therefore be required to undertake other responsibilities and duties that are considered to be commensurate with the band. Applying and timelines We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so please apply soon. We shortlist after the closing date and will contact shortlisted candidates usually within two weeks. If you haven’t heard by then, you haven’t been shortlisted. Please check your email for updates and contact Recruitment for feedback. Pay and contracts Most NHS roles are paid under NHS Agenda for Change. With us - your starting point is set against the advertised band and your relevant NHS service, with progression through annual increments. Medical and Very Senior Manager roles follow separate national pay frameworks, not Agenda for Change. Details are provided in each advert and during recruitment. Standards and checks · Clinical posts up to and including Band 4 are expected to hold the Care Certificate. If you don’t have it yet, we’ll support you to complete it in post. · Some roles require a Standard or Enhanced DBS check under part V of the Police Act 1997. Having a criminal record won’t automatically prevent employment. We consider the role and individual circumstances. · We are an equal opportunities employer, offer flexible working, and are a smoke free Trust. Inclusion, equality and adjustments · We are an equal opportunities employer and offer flexible working. · We are an anti-racist, disability-inclusive and LGBTQ-inclusive Trust. · We welcome applications from under-represented groups and people with lived experience relevant to our services, including Black and Asian colleagues, Disabled people (including non-visible disabilities such as neurodiversity and mental health) and LGBTQ people. · Disabled applicants can request consideration under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme where essential criteria are met. You can ask for reasonable adjustments at every stage of the process. Our culture and values Best for the Black Country is our improvement journey. We share a clear vision and values, lead with compassion and visibility, listen to every voice, keep improving what we do and take ownership for delivery. You’ll feel it in how teams support each other and in the impact your work has on local people. If you want to contribute, learn and progress, this is a great time to join us.