Admiral Nurse in ED - Band 7

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a registered nurse for their Dementia and Delirium team at Kingston Hospital. This role focuses on specialist support for individuals with dementia and their families, aiming to improve care and prevent hospital admissions. The successful candidate will have NMC registration and significant clinical experience with dementia care, alongside opportunities for professional development and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Postgraduate courses

Wellbeing resources

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• NMC registration with significant post-registration experience in dementia care.
• Clinical experience supporting people with dementia and their families.
• Formal postgraduate knowledge of dementia.

Responsibilities

• Provide bio-psychosocial assessments for dementia sufferers.
• Facilitate education for staff in dementia care.
• Lead clinical practice and policy development.
• Consult with other professionals regarding dementia.

Skills

Relationship-centred dementia care

Clinical leadership

Bio-psychosocial assessments

Education and training facilitation

Education

NMC registered

Postgraduate knowledge of dementia

Job description

In collaboration with Dementia UK, Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust (KRFT) is seeking a registered nurse passionate about providing relationship-centred dementia care, with a strong emphasis on advocacy and equality for this client group. The successful candidate will join our Dementia and Delirium team based in the Emergency Department at Kingston Hospital.

About the role: Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses supporting individuals with dementia and their families who have complex needs. This new role involves providing specialist support, guidance, and practical solutions to families and individuals living with dementia, aiming to prevent hospital admissions and facilitate safe discharges. Ongoing support from Dementia UK will help maintain and enhance your clinical expertise. You will also have access to postgraduate courses and professional development opportunities aligned with the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework.

Candidate requirements: You must be NMC registered (adult/mental health/learning disability) with significant post-registration clinical experience working with people with dementia and supporting their carers in various settings, including acute care. Formal postgraduate knowledge of dementia is also required.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing specialist bio-psychosocial assessments and support for people with dementia and their families
• Facilitating education and training for staff in evidence-based dementia care
• Providing clinical leadership, policy development, and quality improvement
• Offering consultancy to other health and social care professionals regarding dementia

To learn more about the role of an Admiral Nurse, candidates are encouraged to complete Dementia UK's free online Pre-Admiral Nurse eLearning course, either before interviews or upon employment commencement.

Development and staff wellbeing: We value your growth and happiness. From day one, we are committed to supporting your professional and personal development within a nurturing environment. We promote participation in research, quality improvement, and innovation. Resources for wellbeing include an on-site staff nursery, wellbeing practitioners, regular classes, a dedicated physiotherapist, occupational health services, a 24/7 employee assistance program, and recognition initiatives such as weekly shoutouts and awards.