Dementia Nurse Specialist

Job Description

Overview

With over 25 years’ experience, nearly 240 care homes, and six independent hospitals, Barchester is one of the UK’s foremost care providers. Our phenomenal dementia care team works tirelessly to review and support the performance of every home to achieve exceptional quality care for every resident. We have a rare opportunity for a nurse with a specialism in dementia care and a passion for excellence to join our national team as a Dementia Nurse Specialist.

What we can offer

A competitive package, including car allowance and discretionary bonus.
The opportunity to work for a great provider with exciting growth.
Fantastic training and development opportunities.
Being part of a highly respected team.

About us

Barchester Healthcare, a premier name in the UK’s healthcare industry, boasts over 25 years of experience and operational excellence. The organization manages nearly 240 care homes and six independent hospitals, positioning itself as a significant contributor to quality healthcare services in the UK. Focusing on dementia care, Barchester has built a team dedicated to ensuring the best clinical practices and patient outcomes. The organization is committed to professional development, offering robust training and advancement opportunities. Moreover, Barchester Healthcare values the contributions of its staff, embedding respect and recognition into its workplace culture. The company’s dedication is reflected in its ethos of empowering employees and providing a rewarding work environment. Being the only healthcare provider accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK underscores its commitment to exceptional employee satisfaction and organizational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Review the clinical performance of each home, identifying strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and sustainability in relation to dementia care provision.
• Conduct robust quality assurance visits, and follow up with agreed action plans.
• Analyse the clinical governance database to inform clinical improvement plans.
• Support the home to meet all regulatory and statutory requirements including dementia specific training.
• Ensure that all residents are treated with dignity, and additional psychological and emotional support is provided where appropriate.
• Adhere to the local safeguarding policy and the reporting mechanisms, following the Duty of Candour requirements.
• Integrate current knowledge of dementia into practice, informed by research and other forms of evidence.
• Develop dementia care projects within homes and division, offering staff advice and encouragement.
• Demonstrate professional and clinical leadership with a person centred approach.
• Work with the activities and life enrichment teams to ensure engaging activities are delivered.
• Support the revalidation process for qualified nurses, in line with the NMC code.
• Provide professional input into strategic planning and projects to develop and enhance the work of Barchester Healthcare.
• Develop close working relationships with management and support services to ensure priorities are identified and addressed.
• Support senior clinical staff with investigations or complaints relating to the dementia care community.

Qualifications

• RN with a current NMC PIN.
• Post registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia over the last 5 years.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in the field of dementia care.
• Understanding of the current regulatory framework.
• Understanding of ethical and legal issues surrounding dementia care.
• Coaching and mentorship experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

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.