Admiral Nurse
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £53,751.00 to £60,651.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £53751.00 - £60651.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | Orpington, BR6 8ND |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9213-25-0995 |
Summary
Provide clinical leadership on evidence-based approaches to care that meet the needs of people with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of dementia, as well as their carers, families, and staff. Lead the care of people with dementia and their carers/families who have complex care needs, from peri-diagnosis through to post-bereavement support. Conduct specialist nursing assessments using the Admiral Nurse Assessment Framework for carers and families affected by dementia during hospital admission. Deliver a range of bio-psychosocial interventions to promote health and wellbeing for people with dementia and their carers/families. Work collaboratively with health, social, and voluntary sector services to ensure coordinated care. Act as an advocate for people with dementia and their carers/families, promoting their rights and best interests. Participate in and lead case conferences and best interest meetings when required. Work in partnership with colleagues to provide support and information to families, particularly around advance care planning, best interest decisions, and end-of-life care. Support the audit and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing dementia care delivery within Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH), where appropriate to the role. Facilitate and support the development and delivery of innovative dementia training and education to staff at all levels within the Trust, improving competence and confidence in line with best practice and guidance. Participate in and/or lead formal training events promoting best practice in dementia care and disseminating Admiral Nursing work. Provide professional and clinical leadership and mentorship, acting as a clinical role model in the delivery of evidence-based dementia care within PRUH. Advise on and support the development and delivery of work streams as part of the Trusts Dementia Strategy. Work proactively with key local and national stakeholders to develop integrated care pathways and holistic models of care through dissemination of specialist skills and knowledge. Lead the development and implementation of policies and procedures at PRUH to improve identification, assessment, ongoing support, and effective discharge for people with dementia and their family carers. Collect and review quantitative and qualitative data, as agreed, to evaluate and audit the Admiral Nurse Service and recommend improvements. Undertake analysis and evaluation, providing recommendations to the PRUH Dementia Strategy Group or similar bodies. Ensure information and data recorded is relevant, accurate, complete, and documented contemporaneously. Develop personal competence through use of the Admiral Nurse Competency Framework and portfolio development, utilizing resources provided by Dementia UK.