Dementia Nurse Specialist

Integrated Care System; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Care System is seeking a Dementia Nurse Specialist to enhance specialist care across memory lane communities. Key responsibilities include reviewing clinical performance, ensuring compliance, and leading training initiatives. Applicants should be Registered Nurses with a minimum of five years’ experience in dementia care and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Car allowance

Discretionary bonus

Excellent training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of post-registration clinical experience working with dementia.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in dementia care.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks related to dementia care.

Responsibilities

• Support memory lane communities and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct quality assurance visits and analyze governance data.
• Provide leadership and develop strong relationships with support teams.

Skills

Dementia care expertise

Clinical leadership

Coaching and mentorship

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC PIN

Job description

Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK's leading care providers with over 25 years of experience, nearly 240 care homes, and six independent hospitals, is seeking a dedicated Dementia Nurse Specialist to join their national team.

Main duties of the job

As a Dementia Nurse Specialist, you will support Barchester's memory lane communities and other facilities requiring specialist dementia care. Your responsibilities include reviewing clinical performance, conducting quality assurance visits, analyzing governance data, ensuring regulatory compliance, providing clinical leadership, and developing strong relationships with management and support teams.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is committed to delivering exceptional care and supporting its healthcare professionals. With extensive experience and a wide network of care facilities, we focus on quality and professional development.

Job responsibilities

We offer a competitive package, including a car allowance and discretionary bonus, along with excellent training and career development opportunities. Our team is dedicated to achieving high standards in dementia care.

Required experience and qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a current NMC PIN
• At least 5 years of post-registration clinical experience working with people with dementia
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in dementia care
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and legal issues in dementia care
• Coaching and mentorship experience
• Full UK driving license

Role and responsibilities

Your duties will include reviewing clinical performance, conducting quality assurance, analyzing governance data, supporting regulatory compliance, ensuring dignity and emotional support for residents, adhering to safeguarding policies, integrating current dementia knowledge, developing care projects, providing leadership, supporting staff revalidation, and collaborating with management to improve services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a current NMC PIN
• Minimum 5 years of post-registration experience with dementia care
• Evidence of continuous professional development in dementia care
• Understanding of regulatory, ethical, and legal issues
• Coaching and mentorship experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check in accordance with legal requirements. Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.