Dementia Nurse Specialist

Barchester Healthcare; Horsham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK care provider is seeking a Dementia Nurse Specialist to join their national team. This role involves supporting memory lane communities and ensuring high-quality dementia care across homes. The ideal candidate will have significant clinical experience in dementia care, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for improving resident well-being. The position offers competitive pay, development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a respected team.

Benefits

Competitive package including car allowance

Discretionary bonus

Training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 5 years of clinical experience with dementia patients.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in dementia care.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical performance of care homes.
• Conduct quality assurance visits.
• Support regulatory compliance and training.
• Ensure dignified treatment for residents.
• Develop dementia care projects.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Coaching

Mentorship

Understanding of dementia care

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC PIN

Job description

With over 25 years’ experience, nearly 240 care homes, and six independent hospitals, Barchester is one of the UK’s foremost care providers. Our dementia care team reviews and supports the performance of every home to achieve exceptional quality care for every resident. We have a rare opportunity for a nurse with a specialism in dementia care and a passion for excellence to join our national team as a DementiaNurse Specialist. In this vital role, you will support memory lane communities, as well as any other home or hospital that requires a specialist dementia intervention.

What we offer

• A competitive package, including car allowance and discretionary bonus
• The opportunity to work for a great provider with exciting growth
• Fantastic training and development opportunities
• Being part of a highly respected team

Required experience and qualifications

• RN with a current NMC PIN
• Post Registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia over the last 5 years
• Evidence of continuing professional development in the field of dementia care
• Understanding of the current regulatory framework
• Understanding of ethical and legal issues surrounding dementia care
• Coaching and mentorship experience
• Full UK driving licence

Role and responsibilities

• Review the clinical performance of each home, identifying strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and sustainability in relation to dementia care provision
• Conduct robust quality assurance visits, and follow up with agreed action plans
• Analyse the clinical governance database to inform clinical improvement plans
• Support the home to meet all regulatory and statutory requirements including dementia specific training
• Ensure that all residents are treated with dignity, and additional psychological and emotional support is provided where appropriate
• Adhere to the local safeguarding policy and the reporting mechanisms, following the Duty of Candour requirements
• Integrate current knowledge of dementia into practice, informed by research and other forms of evidence
• Develop dementia care projects within homes and division, offering staff advice and encouragement
• Demonstrate professional and clinical leadership with a person centred approach
• Work with the activities and life enrichment teams to ensure engaging activities are delivered
• Support the revalidation process for qualified nurses, in line with the NMC code
• Provide professional input into strategic planning and projects to develop and enhance the work of Barchester Healthcare
• Develop close working relationships with management and support services to ensure priorities are identified and addressed
• Support senior clinical staff with investigations or complaints relating to the dementia care community

As the only healthcare provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, Barchester is dedicated to ensuring that our team are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.