This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System
Organisations within scope are as follows: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board Southern Health Foundation Trust Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust University Hospital Southampton Solent NHS Trust South Central Ambulance Service Isle of Wight NHS Trust Hampshire Hospitals
We are looking to appoint a compassionate and caring Dementia Nurse. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic and forward-thinking professional to join the Corporate Nursing Dementia Team as part of the Mental Health Team.
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU, and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in-person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
Please note, this position has also been advertised on the Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust jobs page. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply, there is no requirement for you to submit two separate applications.
Main duties of the job
You will undertake the responsibility to deliver and coordinate person-centred dementia care to improve the experience of people with dementia and their families with complex needs, during the acute stay and transitions of care within operational areas of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust.
You will work in conjunction with the Dementia Team to support the ward clinical teams by providing specialised practice, expertise, and knowledge in the field of dementia.
You will be an accessible and visible clinical presence, providing a responsive service advising and supporting ward or departmental staff, patients, and their families to ensure effective patient care enhancing the patient experience across the whole patient pathway.
You will provide facilitation of education and training for staff in the delivery of evidence-based dementia care.
You will assist with the operational delivery of the Trust Dementia Strategy with support from the Lead Dementia Nurse and Admiral Nurse.
Frances Usher-Smith, our Dementia Matron, will be delighted to provide interested candidates with further information and answer any questions you have. Please contact her via email on Frances.Usher-Smith@porthosp.nhs.uk
About us
Our vision for Single Corporate Services
Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.
This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.
Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?
Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The vision for our single corporate services is to: Be an employer of choice for corporate talent, attracting and retaining people who share our values for excellence in care and welcome the opportunity to benefit from the broad range of flexible career and development opportunities we can offer. Improve efficiency through simplified and standardised policies, processes, and systems, drawing on the best from both Trusts. Do things once and reduce any duplication on transactional tasks giving corporate staff the ability to focus on higher value and more diverse activities. Co-invest in the latest digital solutions and standardise our approach, meaning we do things once for both organisations. Improve learning and development opportunities and sharing best practice, upskilling both Trusts. Co-locate teams in purpose-built facilities on the Island and in Portsmouth to enable closer working and sharing. Build resilience for individuals and our teams.
For further details, please see enclosed Job Description.
Please note your application may be transferred to the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Applicant Tracking System (ATS) if you are selected for an interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
RGN or RMN registered with the NMC Evidence of Continued Professional Development in the field of dementia care, including dementia Level Tier 2 training or diploma level equivalent. Mentorship, teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent eg, ENB 998 Degree level qualification
Employer details
Employer name
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
470-24-0036-COR-A #J-18808-Ljbffr
Organisations within scope are as follows: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board Southern Health Foundation Trust Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust University Hospital Southampton Solent NHS Trust South Central Ambulance Service Isle of Wight NHS Trust Hampshire Hospitals
We are looking to appoint a compassionate and caring Dementia Nurse. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic and forward-thinking professional to join the Corporate Nursing Dementia Team as part of the Mental Health Team.
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU, and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in-person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
Please note, this position has also been advertised on the Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust jobs page. If you are interested in this position and wish to apply, there is no requirement for you to submit two separate applications.
Main duties of the job
You will undertake the responsibility to deliver and coordinate person-centred dementia care to improve the experience of people with dementia and their families with complex needs, during the acute stay and transitions of care within operational areas of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust.
You will work in conjunction with the Dementia Team to support the ward clinical teams by providing specialised practice, expertise, and knowledge in the field of dementia.
You will be an accessible and visible clinical presence, providing a responsive service advising and supporting ward or departmental staff, patients, and their families to ensure effective patient care enhancing the patient experience across the whole patient pathway.
You will provide facilitation of education and training for staff in the delivery of evidence-based dementia care.
You will assist with the operational delivery of the Trust Dementia Strategy with support from the Lead Dementia Nurse and Admiral Nurse.
Frances Usher-Smith, our Dementia Matron, will be delighted to provide interested candidates with further information and answer any questions you have. Please contact her via email on Frances.Usher-Smith@porthosp.nhs.uk
About us
Our vision for Single Corporate Services
Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.
This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division.
Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services?
Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The vision for our single corporate services is to: Be an employer of choice for corporate talent, attracting and retaining people who share our values for excellence in care and welcome the opportunity to benefit from the broad range of flexible career and development opportunities we can offer. Improve efficiency through simplified and standardised policies, processes, and systems, drawing on the best from both Trusts. Do things once and reduce any duplication on transactional tasks giving corporate staff the ability to focus on higher value and more diverse activities. Co-invest in the latest digital solutions and standardise our approach, meaning we do things once for both organisations. Improve learning and development opportunities and sharing best practice, upskilling both Trusts. Co-locate teams in purpose-built facilities on the Island and in Portsmouth to enable closer working and sharing. Build resilience for individuals and our teams.
For further details, please see enclosed Job Description.
Please note your application may be transferred to the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Applicant Tracking System (ATS) if you are selected for an interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
RGN or RMN registered with the NMC Evidence of Continued Professional Development in the field of dementia care, including dementia Level Tier 2 training or diploma level equivalent. Mentorship, teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent eg, ENB 998 Degree level qualification
Employer details
Employer name
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
470-24-0036-COR-A #J-18808-Ljbffr
