Admiral Nurse

Age UK North Tyneside; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks an experienced dementia nurse to provide specialist nursing support and advice to families living with dementia. The position involves working within an established Admiral Nurse Service, offering the opportunity for hybrid working. Applicants should hold a registered nursing qualification and have experience in mental health care and dementia. The role offers professional development and a chance to be part of a supportive team.

Benefits

Continuing Professional Development

Clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with post-registration experience in mental health and dementia care.
• Desirable clinical experience working with dementia patients and their carers.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing assessment and support to families affected by dementia.
• Engage in practice development framework for Admiral Nursing.
• Maintain excellent standards in dementia care.

Skills

Supporting families living with dementia

Clinical supervision

Evidence-based intervention

Mental health care

Education

Registered nursing qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting families living with dementia? Would you like to work in a dynamic team of Admiral Nurses? If so, we are offering experienced dementia nurses the opportunity to develop practice within a community setting and to build upon experience of working in a specialist field.

The successful applicant will work within our established Admiral Nurse Service based across Newcastle and North Tyneside areas, with the potential for hybrid working.

The salary scale for the role is : £33,833- £38,962 (£18.59-£21.41 per hour)

The position will provide specialist nursing assessment, evidence‑based intervention, advice and support for those families and carers living with dementia. The Admiral Nurse Service can support families at any stage of their dementia journey.

The successful applicant will hold a registered nursing qualification with appropriate post‑registration experience in mental health care and dementia. Clinical experience of working with people with dementia and their carers in different settings is desirable.

You will be supported by @Dementia UK through regular Clinical Supervision and Continuing Professional and Practice Development to maintain excellent standards and specialist skills in dementia care.

Age UK North Tyneside are proud to carry the ‘positive about disabled people’ symbol due to our commitments regarding recruitment, training, retention, consultation and disability awareness. We recruit the most suitable individuals for each vacancy regardless of sex, sexuality, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, gender, marital status, social or economic background or caring responsibilities.

The purpose of the Admiral Nurse role is to provide specialist dementia nursing expertise and support to those affected by dementia, with a specific focus on family carers / supporters who experience difficulties within a defined locality of North Tyneside.

The post holder will join a national network of Admiral Nurses who will benefit from the practice development framework for Admiral Nursing provided by Dementia UK. This comprises education, training and development, clinical supervision, and support with research, evaluation and audit.