Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated professional to provide holistic, evidence-based best practice care for a private individual. The role focuses on addressing the diverse needs of the client in a positive, person-centred manner. Currently, the client has a diagnosis of dementia, suffers from age-related frailties, and may present with additional health co-morbidities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, develop, and implement care programs; 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.
- Direct, coordinate, and supervise the work of other staff to promote best practices in dementia care.
- Cover leadership duties in the absence of the team leader to ensure the effective delivery of care to the client.
Qualifications / Essential Requirements
- Swiss or EU passport (or Swiss working permit holder).
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration or European/Swiss equivalent.
- Nursing degree or equivalent qualification.
- Completion or progress towards Best Practice in Dementia Training.
- Willingness to undertake specific dementia training in English.
- Additional qualifications related to dementia, including stress and distress training, meaningful activity, Sage and Thyme.
- Understanding of the Newcastle Model and/or PINCHME model of behaviour assessment.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in dementia knowledge.
- Specialist dementia qualification or additional studies in related areas.
- Familiarity with behaviour as communication and knowledge of non-pharmacological interventions.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with individuals with dementia.
Qualifications / Additional Requirements
- Training in Moving and Handling.
- Background in Beauty/Massage Therapy.
- Experience in meaningful activity facilitation.
Language / Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in English; ideally as a mother tongue.
- Excellent written communication skills in English.
Personal Skills and Abilities
- Exceptional teamwork skills with the ability to demonstrate initiative.
- Effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Outstanding time management skills.
- Basic technological proficiency.
- Teaching skills for junior staff, family members, and other professionals.
- Female gender is required for this position.
Specific Job Requirements
- Ability to commit to working a shift pattern based in Buckinghamshire, UK, and Switzerland for extended periods (preferably 10-14 days).
- Willingness to travel with the client in the UK.
- Availability for unsociable hours, including sleepover arrangements, alternating nights with another staff member.
- May involve accompanying the client to and from various venues as part of duties.
- Conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to the client’s social standing.
- Maintain confidentiality in line with NMC requirements and organisational policies; a confidentiality agreement will be provided separately.
- Understanding of the client and family’s culture to effectively manage care as dementia progresses.
- Housekeeping tasks are also part of this position.
How to Apply
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.