Dementia Clinical Nurse Specialist — Lead Quality & Education

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Dementia Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to deliver high-quality, person-centred care for patients living with dementia. This role includes leading dementia care initiatives, providing staff training, and ensuring compliance with national standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background in dementia care, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a passion for delivering positive patient outcomes. This position offers various benefits, including on-site leisure facilities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Reduced cost bus travel

Flexible working arrangements

Subsidised parking

Qualifications

• Strong clinical background in dementia care, ideally with experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills, with the ability to influence practice and deliver change.

Responsibilities

• Lead dementia care initiatives and quality improvement projects.
• Provide education and training to staff to enhance dementia awareness and skills.
• Drive compliance with national dementia standards and local policies.
• Act as an advocate for patients and carers, ensuring dignity and respect are maintained.
• Serve as an expert resource for clinical teams, patients, and families.
• Provide specialist assessment, advice, and support.
• Monitor key performance indicators and ensure compliance with national standards.
• Support staff education and coordinate Enhanced Care Teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Education

Strong clinical background in dementia care

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Dementia Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to deliver high-quality, person-centred care for patients living with dementia. This role includes leading dementia care initiatives, providing staff training, and ensuring compliance with national standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background in dementia care, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a passion for delivering positive patient outcomes. This position offers various benefits, including on-site leisure facilities and flexible working arrangements.