Clinical Dementia Advisor

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting a Clinical Dementia Advisor in Doncaster. The post supports patients with confirmed dementia within a multidisciplinary team, providing clinical advice and coordinating care across services.

The role leads reviews, supports carers, and works with partner organisations to deliver NICE-guided pathways. Flexibility and NHS values underpin the approach to patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse (RMN/RGN) with active registration.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Experience with dementia care and MDT collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, planning and evaluation of care for diagnosed dementia patients.
• Perform clinical risk assessments and coordinate reviewed care plans.
• Provide advice and support to carers and the MDT.
• Collaborate with Alzheimer’s Society and other partners in tiered care.
• Ensure carer education and NICE guideline adherence.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Clear English (written/oral)

Service planning

MDT coordination

IT literacy

Education

Nursing registration RMN/RGN

Job description

Main area Clinical Dementia Advisor Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent: 37.5 Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30) Job ref 376-DCGM-0351

Employer Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Blossom Lodge, Tick Hill Road Site Town Doncaster Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 07/10/2026

Clinical Dementia Advisor

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

The post holder will work as a member of a multidisciplinary CMHT, the post will be for those patients that have already been assessed and given a formal diagnosis of Dementia by the team.

The model for the post diagnostic care is a tiered step up and step-down model of care in partnership with the Alzheimer’s society led by Rdash. This post is for the moderate level of patient need that requires clinical advice and interventions with multiple complexity of need to prevent break down in the community.

To be the lead professional for the review and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence-based care to this defined patient group and their carers as part of a multidisciplinary approach.

To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team. To act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the further assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of the evidence-based care required, including health promotion for an identified group of patients, who have already been diagnosed as having Dementia.
• Responsible for the appropriate clinical risk assessment of patients contacting the team as appropriate.
• Providing an effective advice, guidance and decision-making process culminating in the coordination of any reviewed plan of care, within MDT support.
• Responsible for the promotion of carer and patient involvement within the service and for its provision.
• Responsible for working alongside a Dementia advisor from the Alzheimer’s society in a tiered model of care whilst been part of the larger MDT within the CHMT.
• Responsible for ensuring that carer’s assessments, education and support is delivered in accordance with the requirements of the NICE guidance and the clinical pathways.
• Responsible providing appropriate support and caseload coverage for colleagues in the other localities when the need arises in their absence or if appropriate where skills mix is need for patient care.
• Responsible liaison with staff working within therapies provision for post diagnostic after care and support lead by Age UK
• To maintain and enhance a close professional working relationship with all agencies, statutory and voluntary, which provide Dementia support.

Working for our organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person specification

Qualifications

• RMN, RGN
• Commitment to further education i.e., up to degree if not already qualified to that level. Mentoring or equivalent training qualification Willing to undertake the course.

Experience

• Significant experience of working with people with a diagnosis of dementia

Knowledge

• Understanding of the needs of people affect by Dementia.
• Sound working knowledge base of the different subtypes of Dementia and their presentation.
• Working and supporting people with Dementia in the community as part of an MDT.
• Previous experience using supportive intervention to maintain a person with Dementia to remain in the community
• Access third partner agency input for support.
• Carer support and education.

Skills

• Demonstrates advanced, comprehensive communication skills.
• Clear/concise command of English written/oral.
• Ability to formulate plans for service strategy.
• Coordination of multiprofessional team activities
• Ability to formulate policies.
• Comfortable with basic IT skills
• Willingness to participate in associated research and development.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.