Admiral Nurse

NSFT Jobs; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Band 6 Admiral Nurse, specializing in dementia care. You'll provide key nursing support and evidence-based interventions to families affected by dementia across Norfolk and Waveney, with opportunities for clinical growth and professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in dementia care is essential.
• Ability to provide specialist assessments and interventions.
• Full UK driving licence and vehicle needed for travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing assessments and interventions to families affected by dementia.
• Offer guidance to colleagues and the public on dementia care.
• Participate in clinical supervision and professional development.

Skills

Compassion

Evidence-based interventions

Clinical expertise

Emotional support

Job description

Are you an experienced nurse passionate about dementia care?

After a collaboration between Alzheimer’s Society, Dementia UK, and Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust to deliver a specialist integrated dementia service, we are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and dynamic individual to join as Band 6 Admiral Nurses.

This role involves delivering evidence-based interventions to families affected by dementia with complex needs across Norfolk and Waveney.

The service covers Norfolk and Waveney and surrounding areas.

Employed by Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, you will be supported by Dementia UK to maintain and develop your clinical expertise through supervision and professional development. You will join a national network of Admiral Nurses with opportunities for postgraduate courses and professional growth, guided by the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework.

Role

The primary purpose is to provide specialist dementia nursing expertise and support to those affected by dementia. Responsibilities include:

1. Providing specialist nursing assessments, evidence-based interventions, practical advice, and emotional support to family carers and, where appropriate, people with dementia at all stages from diagnosis to bereavement.
2. Offering expertise and guidance to professional colleagues, the public, and other agencies in supporting family and relationship-centred approaches and best practices in dementia care.
3. Contributing to the development, evaluation, and audit of this specialist practice area and the Admiral Nursing service.
4. Providing clinical advice, support, liaison, and education/training to staff and agencies as negotiated.
5. Using the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework to develop personal practice.
6. Participating in Dementia UK Clinical Supervision and Practice Development.

Please note, travel is required across Great Yarmouth, Waveney, and surrounding areas. A full UK driving licence and vehicle are necessary.

At NSFT, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, and supportive team that values sharing experiences and learning. We offer ongoing training and development in a thriving environment.

Why work for us?

While we face challenges, we also have ambitious goals and exciting transformation projects. We have strong professional networks and an exceptional leadership team committed to your well-being.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?

The region is warm and welcoming, close to beautiful coastlines and the Broads National Park. Just 1.5 hours from London, with an international airport in Norwich. Our communities feature rich history, independent cafes, shops, theatres, excellent schools, and affordable housing.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Emma Krzyz
Job title: Clinical Lead - Admiral Nurse
Email: [e-mail]