Dementia Practitioner (Admiral Nurse or Occupational Therapist)

Ashfield North PCN is looking for a compassionate and skilledDementia Specialistto join our team. This unique role is open toeither a Registered Nurse (RMN/RGN/RNLD)or aRegistered Occupational Therapist (HCPC)with advanced experience in dementia care. You will provide specialistexpertisefor people living with dementia and their families, supporting them from early diagnosis through to endoflife.You will be basedacrossourfour practices with a patient populationofmore than52000 patients.This is a chance to shape how dementia care is delivered across ourfourpractices and make a real difference to families who need thoughtful, skilled support., What You'll Do

• Carry out complex dementia assessments using nursing or OT frameworks.
• Support families with distressedbehaviors, crisis prevention, wellbeingplanningand carer strain.
• Developpersonalisedcare plans and manage complex cases.
• Lead on dementiarelated clinical advice for GPs and PCN colleagues.
• Support advance care planning, MCA/Best Interestdiscussionsand endoflife conversations.
• Deliver dementia training to PCN staff, carehomesand partners.
• Contribute to dementia pathway development,auditsand quality improvement work.
  
  Significant experienceworking with people with dementia and theircarers.
• Strong assessment,formulationand riskmanagement skills.
• Confidence working autonomously and within an MDT.
• Compassion,resilienceand excellent communication skills.
• A commitment to highquality, personcentereddementia care.
• Experience delivering training, leading servicedevelopmentor providing psychosocial/functional interventions is desirable.
  
  We offer a comprehensive package which includes:
• NHS Pension 2015 Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Alternative government-based scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive leave entitlement that includes maternity, paternity and adoption leave, study leave allowance, and sickness provisions
• Access to education and training opportunities, depending on your role (CPPE Pharmacy, NHS England Roadmap for First Contact Practitioners, apprenticeship schemes, support professional development)
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team with support from a wide variety of professionals
• A flexible approach to a work-life balance
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• All staff events and conferences
• Staff engagement (Wellbeing Group, EDI Network, Staff Focus group)
• Free parking across many sites
• Personalised induction into the company and job role