Admiral Nurse Clinical Lead
Highcliffe Nursing Home, Christchurch, Dorset
- Pay:
- £48,000 per year
- Type:
- Permanent
- Shift:
- Days
- Closing date:
- 12/03/2024
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About the company
Kingsley Healthcare isn't just a care home group, we are a family where our passionate individuals are changing lives every day. Winners of the 2024 Health Investors Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year, we are ranked – for the eighth year running! - among the top 20 large UK care home groups (carehome.co.uk) for our exceptional care, and proudly support over 1,500 residents to live in a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment.
We are proud to be ranked No.1 in the UK for our commitment to wellbeing at work (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) and our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating, we are also a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that we reward and value dedication.
We welcome passionate individuals who want to make a difference to our growing family which puts our people and our residents first.
About the role
In collaboration with Dementia UK, Kingsley Healthcare are looking to recruit an exceptional, registered nurse (adult/mental health/learning disability) with a passion for, and experience of, providing relationship-centred dementia care to launch an exciting new Admiral Nurse service.
Reports to: Home Manager/Deputy Manager/Clinical Lead
Purpose of the Role:
Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who work with and support people with dementia and their families who have complex needs. As an Admiral Nurse you will provide specialist one-to-one support, guidance and practical solutions for families, alongside supporting best practice and providing role modelling for care home staff in a select group of Kingsley’s care homes. This service mainly covers three of Kingsley’s Dorset based care homes (Queen Charlotte, Highcliffe and Branksome Heights) with monthly provision to a fourth home in Northamptonshire (Brackley).
Dementia UK will support you to maintain and strengthen your clinical and leadership expertise as a specialist Admiral Nurse through regular clinical supervision and practice and professional development opportunities. You will become a welcome part of a network of Admiral Nurses, and will have the opportunity to access relevant post-graduate training and develop professionally, informed by the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Dementia expertise - Possess specialised knowledge and expertise in dementia care by staying updated on the latest research, treatments, and best practices in the field of dementia.
- Assessment and care planning- Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand the individual's needs and develop personalised care plans. This involves considering the person's physical, emotional, and social well-being, as well as the needs of their family.
- Emotional support - Provide emotional support to individuals living with dementia and their families. Offering a listening ear, guidance, and reassurance during difficult times, helping them to cope with the challenges and emotional impact of dementia.
- Education and advice - Provide education and practical advice to staff and families, helping them understand dementia and its progression. Offering guidance on managing symptoms, behaviour changes, communication techniques, and strategies to enhance quality of life.
- Coordination of care - Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and social workers, to ensure a holistic approach to care. Coordinate services and interventions, facilitating access to appropriate support networks and resources.
- Training and consultancy - Provide training and consultancy services to staff in our care homes by sharing their expertise and promoting best practices in dementia care.
Skills and Attributes:
- Experience of supporting people with dementia and their carers/families
- Experience in service specific setting, of leading/managing a service, supporting practice development/ quality improvement and service evaluation.
- Understanding of local/national skills and competency frameworks
- Valid UK driving license and willingness to travel between care homes with some overnight stay, as required.
Education and Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN/RNMH/RNLD)
- Postgraduate qualification in relevant field
Supplementary Information: Please click on the links to download.
- Kingsley Healthcare Admiral Nurse Candidate Pack - July 2023
- Kingsley Healthcare Admiral Nurse BAND 7 Job Description - July 2023
- Kingsley Healthcare Admiral Nurse FAQs - July 2023
For more information about Admiral Nursing or Dementia UK, please contact:
Tracey Millar, Operations Manager, Kingsley Healthcare Group. Email: [email protected]
Emma Washington, Regional Development Lead, Dementia UK, Email: [email protected]
Please also note that in order to prepare you for becoming an Admiral Nurse, candidates should complete the ‘Pre-Admiral Nursing Module’. Details about this e-learning can be found on the Dementia UK website, here.
Benefits
Comprehensive induction and training programme.
Opportunities for career development and progression.
Employee Assistance Programme
Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure
Your uniform will be provided – this is another cost that we think it’s essential that we cover for you.
Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays
Paid breaks – we think it’s essential that all staff can take breaks without fear of losing money, so we pay for you to have a break during working hours.
Annual NMC PIN renewal paid
