Job summary
- Main area
- Dementia Lead
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 846-6484705-CF
- Employer
- Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Trinity House
- Town
- Ashford
- Salary
- £50,952 - £57,349 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Dementia Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there’s never been a better time to join us.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Lead Dementia Nurse to join our professional team.
We’re a close team but we’re never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You will provide Kent wide professional leadership, clinical expertise and strategic direction and guidance for achieving excellence in practice whilst supporting the Head of Service in the delivery of the Dementia/Delirium and cognitive impairment service across Kent.
The post holder will work collaboratively with all stake holders to meet the changing need of the Dementia/Delirium services across whole health economy in line with the trust strategic vision.
For information regarding this post please call Kerenza Boulton on 07392864207 or Louise Ward on
Working for our organisation
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
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The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers. With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted. The provisional date of the selection event is 29th August, although this may be subject to change.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Adult Nurse Current NMC Registration Specialist dementia Qualification Formal Teaching and Mentorship Qualification Relevant First Degree Evidence of Masters Level Study
Desirable criteria
- MSc qualification Independent Nurse Prescriber Health Assessment and Clinical Examination Course
Experience
Essential criteria
- 5 years specialist dementia experience spent at senior practitioner level Leading and developing practice using innovative approaches to service organisation and development Working with complexity across organisational and professional boundaries Initiating and leading change across professions and agencies Audit and Research Experience Project Management Public Speaking
Desirable criteria
- Research Experience Experience working in Community Services
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Highly developed specialist knowledge across a range of issues in relation to dementia practice, leadership, research and education Excellent knowledge of national and local targets related to dementia services In depth knowledge of national and international guidance in relation to dementia conditions Evidence of continual professional development Demonstrates awareness of commissioning dementia services across whole systems approach
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of publishing in the field of dementia
Skills & abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills Advanced clinical assessment skills and highly developed physical skills requiring accuracy Demonstrates high level and independent clinical decision making Excellent analytical skills Negotiation skills Performs under pressure High standard efficiency and efficacy Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, able to motivate and inspire others Organisational and presentational skills that are logical and concise Good IT Skills
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
- Self-motivating, ability to engage effectively at varying levels of the organisation and key stake holders Commitment to continuing professional development Positive and enthusiastic Adaptable and flexible Team player Awareness of and adherence to the Trust’s objectives
Ability to manage
Essential criteria
- Excellent time management skills Evidence of leading and managing staff through change Evidence of professional leadership
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kerenza Boulton
- Job title
- Head of Service
- Email address
- [email protected]
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