Dementia and Delirium Specialist Nurse | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Dementia and Delirium specialist nurse to join their team. This role involves providing expert care for patients with dementia and delirium while facilitating training across the organization. Candidates must have significant experience in the field and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This position focuses on person-centred care and cross-site working, with an initial working schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration (Mental Health/Adult) required.
• Significant experience in dementia and delirium care is a must; teaching experience is preferable.
• Strong organisational and IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist expertise in care for patients with dementia, delirium or cognitive impairment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for individual care plans.
• Participate in developing Dementia and Delirium service policies.
• Provide education and training for patients and healthcare personnel.
• Support person-centred care and therapeutic activities for patients.

Skills

Experience in dementia and delirium care

Teaching experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills (including PowerPoint and EPR)

Education

Current NMC Registration (Mental Health/Adult)

Job description

Overview

A rare opportunity has become available to join the Dementia and Delirium team as a Dementia and Delirium specialist nurse to cover maternity leave. The UHD Dementia and Delirium team is seeking a Band 6 Dementia and Delirium specialist nurse to provide expert dementia and delirium care at University Hospitals Dorset. You will be expected to facilitate Tier 2 training across UHD, whilst also working clinically supporting patients living with dementia and/or experiencing a delirium. The successful candidate must have significant experience in dementia and delirium care; previous teaching experience is desirable.

Currently the role is Monday-Friday and does not include working bank holidays or weekends, however this may change in the future. The role involves working across all UHD hospital sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist expertise, facilitating evidence‑based, patient‑centred care for a defined caseload of patients with dementia, delirium or cognitive impairment.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to plan and implement individual care plans for people presenting with dementia, delirium or cognitive impairment.
• Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of Dementia and Delirium service policies and protocols, as directed by the designated Dementia and Delirium Team Lead.
• Act as a resource and provide education and training for patients and health care personnel, as directed by the Dementia and Delirium Team Lead and Trust Dementia Lead.
• Support the dementia and delirium team to provide person‑centred care, including supporting therapeutic activities for patients.
• Cross‑site working is required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Current NMC Registration (Mental Health/Adult).
• Significant experience in dementia and delirium care; previous teaching experience is desirable.
• Ability to prioritise workload with a flexible, proactive and resilient attitude in an ever‑changing environment; strong organisational and IT skills (including PowerPoint and EPR).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Interview Process & Working Arrangements

• As part of the interview process you will be required to prepare a short presentation.
• Cross-site working is required.
• To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
• This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Nov 2025.

Values

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