Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic nurse to join the Shropshire Admiral Nurse Service. Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who offer expert practical, clinical and emotional support to families caring for a person living with dementia with complex needs. We are looking for a part-time Registered Nurse (adult/mental health/learning disability) with a passion for, and demonstrable track record of, providing person-centred and relationship-centred dementia care with a strong sense of advocacy and equalities for this client group. Combining direct work with families with supporting the best practice of health and social care professionals, you will call upon your impressive knowledge of bio-psychosocial interventions to improve the experience and quality of life of families affected by dementia. The role will include seeing carers and families individually, running groups and providing education/ training, as well as balancing a clinical caseload. Dementia UK will support you to maintain and strengthen your clinical development as a specialist Nurse through regular clinical supervision and practice and professional development opportunities. You'll become a welcome part of a network of Admiral Nurses, and will have the opportunity to access relevant post-graduate training and develop professionally. Candidates are encouraged to complete the 'Pre-Admiral Nursing Module' which can be found on the Dementia UK website, here. Main duties of the job The Admiral Nurse will support, deliver and coordinate relationship-centred dementia care within Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust in order to improve the experience of carers/families affected by dementia with complex needs. In line with the Admiral Nurse Competency framework at a specialist level, the post holder will provide: Specialist bio-psychosocial assessment and support for people with dementia and families with complex needs. Facilitation of education and training for staff in the delivery of evidence-based dementia care. Support with policy development and quality improvements in relation to dementia care. Consultancy to other health and social care professionals regarding dementia. About us Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff. Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 825-6847491-OPS Job locations Mount McKinley Anchorage Avenue Shrewsbury SY2 6FG Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you to submit your applications early to avoid disappointment. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you to submit your applications early to avoid disappointment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (RNM/RNMH/RGN/RNLD). Willingness to complete Dementia UK's Pre Admiral Nursing e-learning course prior to starting in post. Willingness to work towards continued professional and practice development through Dementia UK's Admiral Nurse Academy, including the level 6 or 7 Admiral Nurse Competency Framework Module. Willingness to work towards a degree level qualification in dementia / older people's care. Willingness to gain a mentorship Qualification. Experience Essential Post-registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia and their carers/supporters in different settings, including community. Experience of completing holistic nursing assessments. Experience of providing bio-psychosocial interventions. Experience of facilitating and delivering training. Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner. Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge of relevant policies/national strategy e.g. MCA/DoLS/ACP/NICE guideline/Care Act. Demonstrate all the 6 Admiral Nurse competencies: Person-centred care, Therapeutic skills, Triadic relationship centred working, Sharing knowledge, Delivering best practice, Critical reflective practice. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (RNM/RNMH/RGN/RNLD). Willingness to complete Dementia UK's Pre Admiral Nursing e-learning course prior to starting in post. Willingness to work towards continued professional and practice development through Dementia UK's Admiral Nurse Academy, including the level 6 or 7 Admiral Nurse Competency Framework Module. Willingness to work towards a degree level qualification in dementia / older people's care. Willingness to gain a mentorship Qualification. Experience Essential Post-registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia and their carers/supporters in different settings, including community. Experience of completing holistic nursing assessments. Experience of providing bio-psychosocial interventions. Experience of facilitating and delivering training. Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner. Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge of relevant policies/national strategy e.g. MCA/DoLS/ACP/NICE guideline/Care Act. Demonstrate all the 6 Admiral Nurse competencies: Person-centred care, Therapeutic skills, Triadic relationship centred working, Sharing knowledge, Delivering best practice, Critical reflective practice. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust Address Mount McKinley Anchorage Avenue Shrewsbury SY2 6FG Employer's website https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)