Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated professional to provide holistic, evidence-based best practice care to a private individual in a positive, person-centered manner. The individual currently has a diagnosis of dementia, experiences age-related frailties, and may have other health-related co-morbidities that require attention.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, develop, and implement individualized care programs; provide advice and maintain associated records either manually or digitally.
- Perform nursing procedures as required, adhering to 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 the client with dementia.
- In the absence of the team leader, offer cover to assure effective delivery of care to the client. Report any issues to the line manager.
Qualifications / Essential Requirements
- Swiss or EU passport (or Swiss work permit holder).
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration or European/Swiss equivalent.
- Nursing degree or equivalent.
- Completed Best Practice in Dementia Training or willingness to undertake this training.
- Willingness to undergo specific dementia training, such as Best Practice in Dementia Care, delivered in English.
- Additional qualifications in dementia-related 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 organizational support.
- Specialist dementia qualification or additional studies in related areas.
- Ability to understand behavior as a form of communication and knowledge of non-pharmacological interventions and strategies.
- Experience in End of Life Care and the development of relevant clinical skills for managing co-morbidities and end-of-life care.
Qualifications / Additional Requirements
- Moving and Handling Trainer.
- Beauty/Massage Therapy.
- Experience in Meaningful Activity.
Language / Essential
- Effective communication skills in English, with English as a first language (ideally, mother tongue).
- Local dialect knowledge specific to Central Scotland is a plus.
- Excellent written communication skills in English.
- Awareness of the communication challenges associated with FTL Dementia, which can affect quality of life and lead to increased stress and distress.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with individuals with dementia.
Personal Skills and Abilities
- Strong teamwork skills alongside the ability to work independently.
- Effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent time management abilities.
- Basic technological proficiency.
- Teaching skills for mentoring junior staff, family members, and other professionals.
- Female gender (as stipulated by client preference).
Specific Job Requirements
- Commitment to a shift pattern that may involve working in Buckinghamshire, UK, and Switzerland for extended periods (preferably 10-14 days).
- Willingness to travel with the client within the UK.
- Ability to work unsociable hours, including a sleepover arrangement alternating nights with another staff member during shifts.
- Potential involvement in accompanying the client to various venues as part of the duties.
- Conducting oneself in a manner suitable to the client's social standing is essential.
- Maintaining confidentiality in line with NMC requirements and organizational standards; a confidentiality agreement will be provided separately.
- Understanding the cultural context relevant to the client and their family, particularly as dementia progresses, in order to reduce stress and distress that may provoke unnecessary pharmacological interventions.
- Housekeeping duties are also a key aspect of this position.
Application Process
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.