Dementia Care Specialist Nurse / Dementia Care Specialist Nurse

Job Overview

This position primarily involves providing holistic, evidence-based best practice care to a private individual, ensuring all needs are met in a positive, person-centered manner. The individual currently faces challenges due to a diagnosis of dementia, age-related frailties, and various health co-morbidities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, develop, and implement care programs; provide advice; maintain associated records, either manually or digitally.
• Carry out nursing procedures in accordance with clinical guidelines.
• Provide clinical supervision to other staff.
• Direct, coordinate, and supervise the work of other staff to promote best practices in dementia care.
• In the absence of the team leader, ensure effective care delivery to the client; escalate any issues to the line manager.

Qualifications / Essential Requirements

• Swiss or EU passport holder (or holder of a Swiss working permit).
• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration or European/Swiss equivalent.
• Nursing degree or equivalent.
• Completion of Best Practice in Dementia Training or the willingness to undertake this training.
• Willingness to undergo specific dementia training delivered in English.
• Additional qualifications related to dementia care, such as stress and distress training, meaningful activity, and Sage and Thyme.
• Understanding of the Newcastle Model and/or PINCHME model of behavior assessment.
• Commitment to developing dementia knowledge as part of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Specialist dementia qualification or additional studies in related areas.
• Understanding behavior as communication and a solid knowledge of non-pharmacological interventions and strategies.
• Experience in End of Life Care and ability to develop relevant clinical skills for addressing co-morbidities.

Qualifications / Additional Requirements

• Certification as a Moving and Handling Trainer.
• Background in Beauty or Massage Therapy.
• Experience in facilitating Meaningful Activities.

Language / Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• English as the first language (ideally mother tongue) and familiarity with the local dialect of Central Scotland.
• Excellent written communication in English.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years’ experience working with individuals affected by dementia is required.

Personal Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated teamwork skills with the ability to take initiative.
• Effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with individuals and operate as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent time management abilities.
• Working knowledge of basic technology.
• Teaching skills relevant to junior staff, families, and other professionals.

Specific Job Requirements

• Commitment to a shift pattern based in Buckinghamshire, UK, and Switzerland for extended periods (preferably 10-14 days).
• Travel with the client within the UK is necessary.
• Work during unsociable hours including a sleepover arrangement, alternating nights with another staff member.
• Accompany the client to and from various venues as part of the role.
• Maintain conduct appropriate to the social standing of the client.
• Uphold confidentiality as per NMC requirements and organizational policy; a confidentiality agreement will be provided separately.
• Understand the localized culture of the client and family, considering that awareness may shift as dementia progresses.
• Housekeeping duties are also a key aspect of this position.

Application Instructions

To apply, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.