Dementia Nurse Consultant B8b

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland seeks a Dementia Nurse Consultant to provide professional leadership and consultancy across dementia care. This role involves collaboration with various professionals to enhance the care pathways for individuals with dementia. Candidates should have a Master's degree, current NMC registration, and significant experience in dementia care. This is a unique opportunity to impact the future of dementia care in the community while promoting a culture of inclusion and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Culture of inclusion

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC and a Master's or equivalent knowledge.
• Proven leadership skills in clinical settings.
• Strong background in dementia care.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultancy on clinical nursing practice for dementia care.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders across the healthcare system.
• Lead initiatives to promote brain health.

Skills

Current NMC registration

Significant experience in dementia care

Senior clinical leadership

Inspiring and influencing skills

Education

Master's degree or evidence of postgraduate knowledge

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom employing around 40,000 staff across a range of clinical and non‑clinical professions. We deliver acute, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million.

Dementia Nurse Consultant – NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Shift pattern – Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00

The Opportunity

Provide professional nursing leadership, strategic direction and expert consultancy on all aspects of clinical nursing practice and care for people with dementia across the patient pathway in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, with a proactive focus on brain health promotion. Based within the Corporate Nursing and Midwifery team, this role will involve working across professional and organisational boundaries, in partnership and collaboration with service users, carers, health professionals, social work, third sector staff, care home providers and local education providers.

Requirements

• Current NMC registration
• Master's degree or evidence of postgraduate level knowledge
• Significant post‑registration experience in dementia care
• Proven senior clinical leadership and strategic service development experience
• Relevant experience as a professional leader
• The ability to inspire, influence and collaborate across organisational boundaries

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of dementia care in a high‑performing, ambitious system. You’ll be part of a team focused on people, partnerships, prevention and performance, with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Informal contact

David Lamont, Interim Chief Nurse – [e-mail] – 07580751207

Recruitment information

Information for candidates – details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process.

This post may close early because of response volume. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

NHSGGC‑NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHSGGC recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and the tenure is listed as ‘various’, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements – this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. Relevant HR policies on our HR connect site.

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