Nurse Specialist in Dementia Care / Nurse Specialistess in Dementia Care

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate professional to provide holistic, evidence-based best practice care to a private individual. This role focuses on ensuring all needs are addressed in a positive, person-centered manner. The individual currently requires support due to a dementia diagnosis, age-related frailties, and any other health co-morbidities that may arise.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Assess, plan, develop, and implement comprehensive care programs while maintaining 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 the care of clients with dementia.
• Provide coverage in the absence of the team leader to ensure effective care delivery.
• Raise any issues with the line manager promptly.

Qualifications / Essential Requirements

• Swiss or EU passport (or valid Swiss working permit).
• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration or equivalent European/Swiss qualifications.
• Nursing degree or equivalent.
• Completion of Best Practice in Dementia Training or a willingness to undertake this training.
• Willingness to pursue additional dementia-related training in English.
• Additional qualifications related to dementia, including topics such as stress and distress training and meaningful activity.
• Understanding of the Newcastle Model and/or PINCHME model of behavior assessment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development in dementia care.
• Specialist dementia qualification or further studies in related areas.
• Understanding of behavior as communication and a strong knowledge of non-pharmacological interventions.
• Experience in end-of-life care and developing relevant clinical skills to address co-morbidities.

Qualifications / Additional Requirements

• Experience as a Moving and Handling Trainer.
• Qualifications in Beauty/Massage Therapy.
• Skills in facilitating Meaningful Activity.

Language Skills / Essential

• Effective communication in English, ideally as a first language.
• Excellent written English communication skills.
• A deep understanding of the impact of dementia on communication, and the ability to mitigate stress and distressed behavior through effective interaction.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years' experience working with individuals with dementia is required.

Personal Skills and Abilities

• Strong team-working abilities combined with the initiative to work independently.
• Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Outstanding time management skills.
• Basic technology proficiency.
• Teaching skills for junior staff, families, and other professionals.
• Female candidates are preferred for this role.

Specific Job Requirements

• Commitment to a shift pattern based in Buckinghamshire, UK, and Switzerland for extended periods (preferably 10-14 days).
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours, including sleepover arrangements with other staff members.
• May involve accompanying the client to various venues as part of the duties.
• Professional conduct and presentation appropriate to the social status of the client.
• Maintain confidentiality in line with NMC requirements and organizational policies; a confidentiality agreement will be provided separately.
• Understanding of the cultural context of dementia care to reduce stress and distress for the client.
• Housekeeping responsibilities form a key aspect of this position.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.