Admiral Nurse

Royal British Legion; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Armed Forces charity in the UK is seeking a compassionate Admiral Nurse for a part-time role in East Surrey and West Kent. This position requires providing essential support to families caring for loved ones with dementia. You will manage a caseload, develop intervention plans, and empower carers while maintaining your own mental wellbeing. Ideal candidates should have substantial nursing experience and an accredited dementia qualification. Flexible working arrangements and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension contributions up to 10%

Car allowance scheme

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Travel loans, Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of post-qualification experience in dementia care.
• Experience working in a community setting.
• Capable of providing advocacy for those living with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients, including home visits for assessments.
• Develop and implement individual intervention plans.
• Empower carers with skills and confidence.
• Provide guidance on dementia-related behaviours.
• Contribute to service development and care practices.
• Offer clinical guidance and education to colleagues.

Skills

Person-centered care

Emotional support

Psychological intervention

Community nursing

Education

Accredited dementia qualification

RMN or RGN qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting families and carers of people living with dementia? Do you have the expertise to deliver compassionate, specialist care while empowering those who care for loved ones?

Join our team as an Admiral Nurse (East Surrey and West Kent), in partnership with Dementia UK, and make a real impact on those affected by dementia.

You will be joining an established team of Admiral Nurses coveringEast Surrey and West Kent.

This is a part-time role, working 3 days per week, 9am-5pm. Regular travel is required within the regions, so we are ideally looking for someone based in or near the area. You will work with clients face-to-face or from home, with the role being a 60/40 split. There may also be occasions when you will need to attend training and meetings at our hubs across the UK.

As an Admiral Nurse, your role will be pivotal in providing expert nursing support to carers, helping them navigate the complexities of dementia care. You will offer emotional and psychological interventions to alleviate the challenges of caregiving, especially at the early stages of diagnosis or pre-diagnosis, and continue supporting carers through the various stages of dementia, focusing on transitions, loss, and shifting relationships.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of clients, including conducting home visits to assess needs and wellbeing
• Develop and implement individual intervention plans
• Empower carers by supporting them to build the skills and confidence needed to care for someone with dementia
• Provide guidance to carers as dementia-related behaviours change over time
• Help carers deliver high-quality care while safeguarding their own mental and emotional wellbeing
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the service, including evaluation and improvement of dementia care practices
• Offer clinical guidance to colleagues and external agencies
• Provide training and educational resources to support and enhance the quality of care

This is an incredible opportunity to work in a specialist, highly rewarding role where your skills and expertise will have a profound impact on families living with dementia.

If you are an experienced nurse with a passion for supporting carers and improving the quality of life for those affected by dementia, we would love to hear from you.

What we are looking for:

You will be a qualified RMN or RGN with an accredited dementia qualification, with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in dementia care. We are looking for someone who has worked in a community setting, providing person-centered care and advocacy for those living with dementia.

What We Offer:

• 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
• Car allowance scheme - £4,743 per annum pro rata
• Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
• Opportunities to volunteer
• Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

If you would have any queries, please get in touch with Jo Dawson at [e-mail]

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.