nurse

The Royal British Legion; Old Woking; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization is seeking an Admiral Nurse to support families affected by dementia in East Surrey and West Kent. You will provide expert nursing care and guidance to caregivers while managing your caseload and conducting home visits. This role emphasizes person-centered care and involves working in a supportive team environment. A minimum of 2 years experience in dementia care and a relevant qualification are essential for this position. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by dementia.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee assistance programme

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in dementia care.
• Experience in a community setting.
• Ability to empower and support caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing support to carers navigating dementia care.
• Conduct home visits to assess clients' needs and wellbeing.
• Develop individual intervention plans for clients.

Skills

Dementia care expertise

Emotional support

Person-centered care

Communication

Education

RMN or RGN with accredited dementia qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about supporting families and carers of people living with dementia? Do you have the expertise to deliver compassionate, specialist care while empowering those who care for loved ones? Join our team as an Admiral Nurse (East Surrey and West Kent), in partnership with Dementia UK, and make a real impact on those affected by dementia.

Role Highlights

You will be joining an established team of Admiral Nurses covering East Surrey and West Kent. This role involves regular travel within the regions, so we are ideally looking for someone based in or near the area. You will work with clients from the office 3 days per week, with 2 days available to work from home. There may also be occasions when you will need to attend training and meetings at our hubs across the UK.

Responsibilities

As an Admiral Nurse, your role will be pivotal in providing expert nursing support to carers, helping them navigate the complexities of dementia care. You will offer emotional and psychological interventions to alleviate the challenges of caregiving, especially at the early stages of diagnosis or pre‑diagnosis, and continue supporting carers through the various stages of dementia, focusing on transitions, loss, and shifting relationships.

In this role, you will manage a caseload of clients, conduct home visits to assess their needs and wellbeing, and develop individual intervention plans. You will empower carers by helping them build the skills and confidence needed to support someone with dementia, especially as behaviours change over time. Your work will ensure they can provide better care while also protecting their own mental and emotional health.

Beyond direct care, you will contribute to the continuous development of the service, assisting with the evaluation and improvement of dementia care practices. You will offer clinical guidance to colleagues and external agencies, providing training and educational resources to enhance the quality of care across the board.

Qualifications

You will be a qualified RMN or RGN with an accredited dementia qualification, with at least 2 years of post‑qualification experience in dementia care. We are looking for someone who has worked in a community setting, providing person‑centered care and advocacy for those living with dementia.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee assistance programme
• Ongoing professional development opportunities through Dementia UK's comprehensive practice development framework
• Supportive environment to enhance your skills and make a meaningful impact

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.