Clinical Nurse Specialist; Dementia

We are looking for an exceptional, registered (adult /mental health/learning disability) nurse have a minimum of 2 years post registration experience in the acute setting, with a passion for delivering person- and relationship-centred dementia care, and impressive knowledge and skills in working holistically and therapeutically with people with dementia and their carers/families.

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More detail about the role

As part of an exciting new service development, North Devon District Hospital is expanding its Admiral Nursing service, which supports families affected by dementia with complex needs during their acute stay and across care transitions. The established and successful service is delivered in collaboration with the charity, Dementia UK.

As an Admiral Nurse, you will support, deliver and coordinate relationship-centred dementia care, working directly with people with dementia and their families, as well as supporting the best practice of health and social care professionals.

Employed by North Devon District Hospital, the Band 6 Admiral Nurse will work under the supervision of the Admiral Nurse Clinical Lead, and will be supported by Dementia UK to maintain and strengthen their clinical development as a specialist Admiral Nurse through regular clinical supervision and practice and professional development opportunities. The successful post holder will become a welcome part of a wider 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.

Working Pattern:26.5 hours per week.

Interview Date:To be confirmed

For further information please contact:Angela Walter, Admiral Nurse Lead,  ,

Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2026-7 rates, inclusive of a 3.3% pay award implemented from April 2026. If you join before this date,, remuneration will be based on the 2025-6 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2025/26 | NHS Employers )

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

This is a fixed term contract until 06/04/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

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