Job Description
The primary responsibility of this role is to provide holistic, evidence-based care to an individual with a focus on their unique needs in a positive, person-centered manner. The individual currently requires support due to a diagnosis of dementia, age-related frailties, and any other emerging health co-morbidities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, develop, and implement care programmes; provide advice and maintain associated records, either manually or digitally.
- Carry out nursing procedures in accordance with clinical guidelines.
- Provide clinical supervision to other staff members.
- Direct, coordinate, and supervise the work of other staff to promote best practices in caring for a client with dementia.
- Cover for the team leader when necessary to ensure effective delivery of care.
- Report any issues to the line manager promptly.
Qualifications / Essential Requirements
- Swiss or EU passport (or holder of a Swiss work permit).
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration or European/Swiss equivalent.
- Nursing degree or equivalent qualification.
- Completion of Best Practice in Dementia Training or willingness to undertake it.
- Willingness to undergo specific dementia training (Best Practice in Dementia Care) delivered in English.
- Additional qualifications related to dementia topics including stress and distress training, meaningful activity, 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), either independently or through the organization.
- Specialist dementia qualification or further studies in related fields.
- Comprehension of behavior as communication and a strong knowledge of non-pharmacological interventions.
- Experience in End of Life Care and relevant clinical skills for managing co-morbidities and end-of-life care.
Qualifications / Additional Requirements
- Certification as a Moving and Handling Trainer.
- Qualifications in Beauty/Massage Therapy.
- Experience in facilitating Meaningful Activity.
Language / Essential
- Proficiency in English communication, ideally as a first language (mother tongue).
- Excellent written communication skills in English.
- Understanding the impact of language on the quality of life for individuals with dementia, particularly as cognitive functions may be affected.
Experience
A minimum of 5 years of experience working with individuals who have dementia is required.
Personal Skills and Abilities
- Exceptional team working skills with the ability to act independently.
- Strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent time management abilities.
- Basic technology literacy.
- Teaching skills for junior staff, family members, and other professionals.
- Female gender is preferred.
Specific Job Requirements
- Commitment to working a shift pattern based in Buckinghamshire, UK, and Switzerland for extended periods (preferably 10-14 days).
- Willingness to travel with the client within the UK.
- Availability for unsociable hours, including sleepover arrangements alternating nights with other staff members.
- Ability to accompany the client to various venues as part of the duties.
- Conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to the social standing of the client.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with NMC requirements and organizational policies; a confidentiality agreement will be provided.
- Comprehension of the cultural context of the client and their family; awareness and understanding can mitigate stress and distress as dementia progresses.
- Housekeeping duties will also be integral to this position.
Application Process
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online using the form below. Please note, only applications matching the job profile will be considered.