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 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. 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. This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division. Main duties of the job
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. Person Specification
Qualifications
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 (e.g., ENB 998) Experience
Experience of working in an acute hospital setting within an area caring for patients with dementia Experience of working with patients and their carers affected by dementia at every stage of the disease process Teaching and facilitation experience Ability to demonstrate through experience excellent communication skills Ability to present and receive complex information to patients, relatives, and staff Ability to produce clearly written work Ability to rationalise and explain decisions and judgements to a wide range of staff groups in the context of acting as a patient advocate Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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