Admiral Nurse

In collaboration with Dementia UK,Mendip

PCNare looking to recruitaregistered nurse(RN, RNMH,RNLD) with a passion for, and experience of, providingrelationship-centred dementia carewith a strong sense of advocacy andequalities for this client grouptolaunch a new Admiral Nursingservice.

This would be the first Admiral Nursing service in Somerset and an exciting opportunity to make a profound impact ondementia diagnosis, care, and family support across our local communities-and we are looking for adedicatednursewith awillingness to develop a new service within our Frailty Team & PCN

Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses whotransform the lives of people living with dementia and those who care for  this brand-new role, you will not only provide exceptional,relationship-centred support to families with complex needs, but you will alsohelp build, shape, and influence what outstanding dementia care looks likeacross Mendip.

Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who workwith and support people with dementia and their familieswhohavecomplex needs.

As an Admiral Nurse you will provide specialist one-to-onesupport, guidance, and practical solutions for families, alongside supportingbest practice and providing role modelling across

Mendip

PCN.As the Admiral Nurse Clinical Leadyouwillbebalancingtheclinical  caseloadfor the service, alongsidesetting-up,developing and evaluatingtheservice.

You will also influence and lead onthe delivery of work streams that improve the experience of care for peopleliving with dementia, and their families from pre-diagnosis topost-bereavement.

Mendip PCN is a group of 5 practices within Central Mendip, Mendip Country Practice, Coleford, Beckington Family Practice, Oakhill Surgery, Grove House Surgery and Park Medical Practice both in Shepton Mallet. Our PCN team at Highfield House was established in May 2022, and consists of the following teams which work collaboratively together supporting the five practices. Teams are Health Connectors, Pharmacy Team, Care Co-ordinators, Frailty Nursing Team and a home visiting Paramedic Team.

You will be employed by Mendip PCNandbasedacross

Mendip.

You willbenefitfrom fabulousdirection and unwavering support from a dedicated and highly committedteamwho care deeply about improving dementia care across

Mendip andwillreceive ongoing support from Dementia UK tomaintainand strengthenyour clinicalexpertiseas a specialist nurse within dementia care.

You will become part of the wider network of Admiral Nurses and will have the opportunity to access relevant post graduate courses and developprofessionally, as informed by the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework.

In line with the Admiral Nurse Competency framework at an enhanced 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 staffin the delivery of evidence-based dementia care

Clinical leadership with policy development and quality improvements in relation to dementia care

Consultancy to other health and social care professionals regarding dementia

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical

Deliver regular clinical 1to1sessionfor families affected by dementia who meet the referral criteria withindesignated areas/ practices

Provide clinical leadership on the care of people with dementia and their carers/families with complex care needs from peri-diagnosisto post bereavement support, to support reduced reliance on GP appointments

Provide specialist nursing assessment, using the Admiral Nurse Assessment Framework or appropriate tools for carers/families affected by dementia, including positiverisk taking, managing distressed behaviours and risk minimisation strategies

Providea range of bio-psychosocial interventions to promote health and wellbeing forpeople with dementia and their carers/families

Work collaboratively with other professionals to improve the identification and management of co morbidities and frailty for people with dementia and their carers and families

Develop and support care plans for people with dementia and families including positiverisk management

Supportpeople with dementia, carers and families and staff to understand and respond tochanges in behaviour and relationships as a result of dementia

Provide care coordination for a clinical caseload of families with complex needs as identified within triage assessment

Ensurethe safeguarding of vulnerable adults and that all legal requirements relating to Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007), and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2009)[1] are considered and adhered to inrelation to patient care

Actas an advocate for people with dementia and their carers and families to promote their rights and best interests

Participateand lead on case conferences, continuing health care processes and bestinterest meetings where required

Work collaboratively with health, social…