Admiral Nurse

Home Instead; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking an Admiral Nurse to support families dealing with dementia. This role requires a Registered Nurse with post-registration qualifications in dementia care. Responsibilities include providing emotional support, consultancy on best practices, and training other staff members. The position offers a hybrid work model, enhancing flexibility for staff while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse must hold RMN/RNMH/RGN/RNLD qualifications.
• Willingness to complete Dementia UK's Pre-Admiral Nursing e-learning course is essential.
• Experience in providing training around dementia care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support best practices of care staff through advice and role modelling.
• Provide psychosocial interventions and emotional support to families.
• Consult on policies and processes to improve care quality.

Skills

EMR Systems

Acute Care

Nursing

Home Care

Critical Care Experience

Education

Registered Nurse (RMN/RNMH/RGN/RNLD)

Post-registration qualification/training in dementia

Masters level qualification in dementia/older peoples care

Job description

The role is flexible with a hybrid model; you will be based at the support office in Chiswick London with the flexibility to work from home.

The Admiral Nurse service will focus on building the knowledge skills and confidence of professional carers and the wider family to support families caring for the person living with dementia to remain in their home environment for as long as possible. The Admiral Nurse will act as an internal specialist resource for Home Instead Hammersmith and Chiswick supporting the best practice of those involved in the care of the family affected by dementia as well as developing assessment and care-planning tools for use across the network.

The Admiral Nurse will provide additional support to that already offered by Home Instead care staff and will :

• Support the best practice of care staff through advice and role modelling especially as the needs of the family become more complex
• Support the best practice across Home Instead Hammersmith and Chiswick including offering training around dementia care
• Provide a range of psychosocial interventions and emotional support to families with the most complex needs
• Provide consultancy around policies and processes that will improve the quality of practice and deliver specific training on topics such as positive risk management

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RMN / RNMH / RGN / RNLD).
• Post-registration qualification / training in dementia.
• Formal knowledge of dementia / older people acquired through clinical post-graduate education.
• Willingness to complete Dementia UKs Pre-Admiral Nursing e-learning course prior to starting in post.
• Willingness to work towards Level 7 qualification including the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework module.

Desirable

• Additional nursing qualifications.
• Masters level qualification in dementia / older peoples care.
• Mentorship qualification.
• Relevant teaching qualification.

Additional Information

Apply Now

Apply today with your CV and take the next step in your care leadership journey.

If you are interested in the Admiral Nurse post and would like to find out more please apply now :

Mathios Sirak Head of Recruitment Home Instead Hammersmith and Chiswick

For any enquiries regarding the role of Dementia UK and Admiral Nursing please contact :

Claire Ferris

Candidates are encouraged to complete Dementia UKs free online Pre-Admiral Nurse eLearning course. This could be in advance of the interviews or upon an offer of employment being made and prior to starting in post . Work :

No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

• EMR Systems
• Hospital Experience
• Acute Care
• ICU Experience
• Dermal Fillers
• Experience Administering Injections
• Home Care
• Nursing
• Botox Experience
• Critical Care Experience
• Medication Administration
• Tube Feeding

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1