Job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference to people living with dementia? Join an exciting partnership between West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and the Alzheimer's Society, helping to improve dementia care across South and West Hertfordshire. As a Clinical Practitioner, you will provide specialist, person-centred clinical support to residents living with dementia, initially focusing on those with severe dementia. Working alongside care home teams, residents, families and wider health and care professionals, and help maintain their independence and receive the right care in familiar surroundings wherever possible. You will play a key role in strengthening care home staff confidence and capability through clinical assessment, specialist advice, practical education and coaching. By promoting early intervention, recognising deterioration and supporting personalised care planning, you will help improve residents' quality of life, support families and reduce avoidable hospital admissions while ensuring people receive timely escalation when needed. We are looking for a compassionate, proactive and clinically confident practitioner who can build trusted relationships, work autonomously and bring people together to deliver excellent dementia care. You will be someone who champions dignity, understands the importance of seeing the person beyond their diagnosis and is motivated to share knowledge, develop others and drive improvements in care.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Practitioner within the Care Home Dementia Support Service, you will provide specialist clinical support to residents living with dementia across participating residential and nursing homes, initially focusing on people living with severe dementia. Working in partnership with the Alzheimer's Society, West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and wider health and care services, you will help deliver compassionate, personalised care that improves quality of life and enables residents to remain well in familiar surroundings wherever possible. Your key responsibilities will include: Deliver specialist clinical care: Undertake holistic clinical assessments, develop personalised care plans and provide specialist advice to support residents' wellbeing, dignity, independence and quality of life. Empower care home teams: Provide practical education, coaching, case-based learning and ongoing clinical guidance to strengthen staff knowledge, confidence and capability in dementia care. Coordinate multidisciplinary support: Work collaboratively with residents, families, care home staff, GPs, community and mental health services, social care and voluntary organisations to ensure coordinated, timely and appropriate care. Support residents and families: Help people understand dementia, navigate health and care services and participate meaningfully in decisions about their care, ensuring their individual needs, wishes and preferences remain central.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job summary

Are you passionate about improving the lives of people living with dementia and transforming the care they receive? This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of an innovative Care Home Dementia Support Service across South and West Hertfordshire, delivered in partnership by West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and the Alzheimer's Society.

Initially supporting a small group of care homes, the service will expand across the wider area, bringing together health, social care and voluntary sector partners to deliver more proactive, personalised and joined-up care for residents living with severe dementia.

Combining specialist clinical leadership with programme management, you will lead the mobilisation and ongoing development of the service, empowering care home teams through education, coaching and clinical support. You will drive early recognition of deterioration, timely intervention and personalised care planning, helping residents remain well, maintain their dignity and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions wherever possible.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Nursing for Medicine, you will work closely with the Alzheimer's Society, care home teams and partners across the health and care system to shape a service that makes a genuine difference to residents, their families and those who care for them.

Main duties of the job

You will lead the mobilisation, implementation and ongoing development of the Care Home Dementia Support Service across South and West Hertfordshire, working in partnership with West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, the Alzheimer's Society and wider health and care partners.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the delivery and development of the service, ensuring objectives, resources and budgets are effectively managed.Building strong partnerships across care homes, primary care, community, mental health, social care and voluntary sector organisations.Providing clinical leadership, education and support to care home teams, promoting best practice and personalised dementia care.Managing and developing staff, including the Band 7 Clinical Practitioner, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.Driving quality, governance and service evaluation, using data and feedback to demonstrate impact and improve outcomes.Representing the service at Trust and system-level meetings, influencing decision-making and managing key stakeholder relationships.Supporting innovative, sustainable approaches that enhance resident experience and reduce avoidable hospital admissions.

Above all, you will be committed to improving outcomes for people living with dementia, championing dignity, independence and person-centred care for residents and their families.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£68,852 to £79,638 a year inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

360-A-11920

Job locations

Cross Site

Watford General Hospital

watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are passionate about dementia care, thrive on collaboration and want to help shape a developing service with the potential to transform experiences and outcomes across our communities, we would love you to join us.

The post holder will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with working arrangements agreed in line with service requirements.

Job description Job responsibilities If you are passionate about dementia care, thrive on collaboration and want to help shape a developing service with the potential to transform experiences and outcomes across our communities, we would love you to join us. The post holder will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with working arrangements agreed in line with service requirements.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification in a relevant healthcare profession or equivalent recognised professional qualification
• Current registration with the relevant statutory regulatory body.
• Relevant Master's - level qualification or demonstratable equivalent specialist knowledge and experience in clinical leadership, service development and programme delivery

Desirable

• NHS Leadership or a programme management qualification.
• specialist study in dementia, older people's care or related field.
• Teaching or quality improvement qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of neighbourhood working in the delivery of care.
• Specialist Knowledge of dementia, delirium, frailty, personalised care and recognition of deterioration.
• Understanding of care home practice, neighbourhood working- acute, primary care mental health, community, social care and voluntary sector interfaces
• Knowledge of relevant dementia priorities, clinical governance, safeguarding, consent, mental capacity and information governance requirements.
• Understanding of programme management, workforce planning, financial control, performance measurement and service evaluation
• Knowledge of NHS 10year plan

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of clinical audit/effective research methods.
• Knowledge/experience of quality improvement methodologies
• Experience of working with care homes
• Detailed knowledge of local HCP and ICB priorities, care home provision

Experience

Essential

• Substantial relevant clinical experience and senior leadership experience in services supporting people with dementia or complex older people's needs
• Delivery of complex programmes or service change across organisational boundaries, with evidence of implementation and measurable improvement.
• Experience managing staff, resource, risk and competing priorities, developing pathways and governance arrangements
• Partnership working with social care, community services, acute services and VCFSE and care homes, engaging residents, families and carers.
• Experience translating safety incidents, safeguarding concerns, audit or feedback into improvements
• Demonstration of ability to manage complex situations.

Desirable

• Experience of working in different care settings
• Experience of safeguarding adults
• Experience of developing and providing training/education to staff.

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Degree level qualification in a relevant healthcare profession or equivalent recognised professional qualification Current registration with the relevant statutory regulatory body. Relevant Master's - level qualification or demonstratable equivalent specialist knowledge and experience in clinical leadership, service development and programme delivery Desirable NHS Leadership or a programme management qualification. specialist study in dementia, older people's care or related field. Teaching or quality improvement qualification Knowledge Essential Knowledge and experience of neighbourhood working in the delivery of care. Specialist Knowledge of dementia, delirium, frailty, personalised care and recognition of deterioration. Understanding of care home practice, neighbourhood working- acute, primary care mental health, community, social care and voluntary sector interfaces Knowledge of relevant dementia priorities, clinical governance, safeguarding, consent, mental capacity and information governance requirements. Understanding of programme management, workforce planning, financial control, performance measurement and service evaluation Knowledge of NHS 10year plan Desirable Knowledge and understanding of clinical audit/effective research methods. Knowledge/experience of quality improvement methodologies Experience of working with care homes Detailed knowledge of local HCP and ICB priorities, care home provision Experience Essential Substantial relevant clinical experience and senior leadership experience in services supporting people with dementia or complex older people's needs Delivery of complex programmes or service change across organisational boundaries, with evidence of implementation and measurable improvement. Experience managing staff, resource, risk and competing priorities, developing pathways and governance arrangements Partnership working with social care, community services, acute services and VCFSE and care homes, engaging residents, families and carers. Experience translating safety incidents, safeguarding concerns, audit or feedback into improvements Demonstration of ability to manage complex situations. Desirable Experience of working in different care settings Experience of safeguarding adults Experience of developing and providing training/education to staff.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Watford General Hospital

watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Watford General Hospital

watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Community Mental Health Practitioner to join the North East Essex (NEE) Dementia Service. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is committed to improving the lives of people living with dementia and memory difficulties.

This is a full-time post working across various teams within the NEE Dementia Service. We are committed to delivering a responsive, flexible, and evidence-based specialist service to individuals undergoing assessment for memory problems, as well as those who have received a diagnosis of dementia within their home, care home settings or other appropriate community environments. Our service provides comprehensive assessment, treatment, and support tailored to each person's individual needs and complex presentations.

We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and conscientious practitioner who is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of adults experiencing dementia or memory difficulties. The successful applicant will contribute to the continued development of the service through innovation, quality improvement initiatives, and collaborative working with health and social care partners. The role will focus on supporting individuals to remain in their communities wherever possible, reducing avoidable admissions.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality dementia care and would like to be part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team, we welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

As part of the ongoing transformation of services in line with the NHS Long Term Plan, development of services for dementia have been working over the past year in developing an intensive responsive service to manage the needs of these patients. The role is a Band 6 Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner within the Dementia Service which includes the Memory Assessment Service, Dementia Intensive Support Team (DIST) and the Dementia Support Team (DST).

The Memory Assessment Service offers age inclusive memory assessments and diagnosis. The DIST provides short-term intensive treatment in the person's place of residence working towards admission avoidance. The remaining community teams provide support in enabling people with dementia of all ages to maintain their independence in their preferred place of residence looking at a complete holistic assessment leading to better health outcomes. This includes access to other community services that include assistive technology, advice about environment, and healthy living. Providing education for their families, friends and carers so they are better equipped to understand and support their loved ones with dementia

Working in close co-operation with hospital, community services, primary care staff, social care professionals and third sector organisations e.g. Alzheimer's Society, Age Well East.

The post holder will work with a range of professionals and have some link into other professional services within the area.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us (subject to terms and conditions)
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

Community Support Adviser | Hull | Full time, 35 hours per week | Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with flexibility to work 8am to 4pm |12 month fixed term contract | £25,391 Per Annum

Could you be the person who makes sure someone's voice is heard when they need it most?

As a Community Support Adviser,you will be a reassuring and supportive presence for people living with dementia and those close to them during their time in hospital. You will listen to what matters to each person, provide trusted information, guidance and emotional support and help them feel more confident about what happens next.

At the heart of this role is advocacy. You will help make sure the person living with dementia remains at the centre of conversations and decisions about their care and support. You will represent their wishes, help them express what matters to them and have the confidence to speak up and respectfully challenge decisions or approaches when their voice is not being heard.

You do not needprevious experience in dementia, healthcare or social care. What matters most is your ability to listen, build trust, see a situation from someone elses perspective and stand alongside them when they need support.

This is a hands on, hospital based role with most of your week spent on site at Hull Royal Information and Castle Hill Hospitals. You will move between wards alongside hospital teams and other professionals. A hospital parking permit can be arranged.

Main duties of the job

No two days will be quite the same.You might support someone and their family during a hospital stay, advocate for their wishes in conversations with professionals, help them understand the support available when they leave hospital, provide guidance face to face or over the phone, respond to new referrals or connect them with ongoing support in their community.

Your transferable skills could come from customer service, housing, education, advocacy, community work, volunteering or another people focused role.

If you are someone who listens with empathy, buildstrust and has the confidence to speak up for what matters to another person, we would love to hear from you.We will provide training and ongoing support to help you develop your dementia knowledge and confidence.

This role is known internally as Dementia Adviser.

This role is known internally as Dementia Adviser.

Want to find out more?

We know applying for a new role is a big decision. If you are interested but would like to find out more first, join our informalvirtual information session on Tuesday 20 October at 11.30am.

You can meet the manager and a member of the team, hear more about the role and ask any questions you may have. There is no expectation to apply afterwards. It is simply an opportunity to see whether the role feels right for you.

To join us, email [email protected] with your name and we will send you the joining details.

About us

About Alzheimer's Society

At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,391 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0538-26-0001

Job locations

43-44 Crutched Friars

London

EC3N 2AE

United Kingdom

Alzheimer's Society

The Pavilion, 536

Hall Rd

Hull

East Riding of Yorkshire

HU6 9BS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See our direct website for more information and job description with full details about the role and resonsibilities.

Job description Job responsibilities See our direct website for more information and job description with full details about the role and resonsibilities.

Person Specification

You could thrive in this role if you:

Essential

• Are confident advocating for another person and making sure their voice, wishes and choices are heard.
• Can respectfully challenge others when the person you are supporting is not being fully heard or understood.
• Build warm, trusting and person centred relationships.
• Listen with empathy and see situations from another persons perspective.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with people from different backgrounds and with professionals.
• Recognise when to seek further support or raise a concern, including safeguarding concerns.
• Stay organised in a busy environment, balance competing priorities and maintain accurate, confidential records.
• Are comfortable using IT and working collaboratively with hospital teams and other professionals.

Person Specification You could thrive in this role if you: Essential Are confident advocating for another person and making sure their voice, wishes and choices are heard. Can respectfully challenge others when the person you are supporting is not being fully heard or understood. Build warm, trusting and person centred relationships. Listen with empathy and see situations from another persons perspective. Communicate clearly and compassionately with people from different backgrounds and with professionals. Recognise when to seek further support or raise a concern, including safeguarding concerns. Stay organised in a busy environment, balance competing priorities and maintain accurate, confidential records. Are comfortable using IT and working collaboratively with hospital teams and other professionals.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Alzheimer's Society

Address

43-44 Crutched Friars

London

EC3N 2AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-us/contact-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Alzheimer's Society

Address

43-44 Crutched Friars

London

EC3N 2AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-us/contact-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are a specialised countywide Dementia Home Treatment Service that provides support to the person living with a dementia and their families, carers and loved ones. We build relationships, problem solve, listen, assess multiple care needs, direct plans of care, provide signposting, advice and education.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals who are passionate about working with individuals living with dementia, promoting the concept of living well with dementia. You will need to hold excellent communication skills, be enthusiastic, flexible in your approach and demonstrate an understanding of the complexities involved in this specialist area.

As part of our team, you will be working autonomously and have a varied role allowing plenty of scope to both demonstrate and develop your skills. You will work closely with and be supported by our multi-disciplinary team. Whilst working alongside the immediate team you will also work with our wider health and social care community, in particular our colleagues in general practice, care homes, social care, admiral nurses and our 3rdsector services such as the Alzheimer's Society.

This role requires frequent travel within a wide geographical area to support service delivery across a wide geographical area spanning Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. 1 vacancy will be based in Shrewsbury and the other in Oswestry.

Main duties of the job

• Take responsibility with supervision and support from a Band 6 Nurse, for the management of an identified caseload, which includes, specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans
• Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
• Assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and Pathway guidance including; pharmacological and psychologically informed interventions.
• Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.
• Maintainaneffectivereportingsystembyobservingandreportingverballyandin writingon patientconditions.
• Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of interventions, as part of the care planning and evaluation process.
• Support in the provision of formal and informal training of pre/post registration students, staff members, carers and service users.
• Participate in the development of the service to ensure clinical governance processes are actively implemented at team level.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time UKDTN Research Nurse, Band 6, to join Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is passionate about dementia research. The post holder will join a wider research team of Principal Investigators; research nurses, local and national UK Dementia Trials Network and Alzheimer's Society funded staff to develop and coordinate early phased dementia clinical trials across Lancashire & South Cumbria from our NIHR Lancashire Clinical Research Facility.

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LCFT) delivers high qualityclinical trials in partnership with the NIHR Regional Research Network and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust continues to develop and expand its capacity and capability in undertaking clinical research within its NIHR Lancashire Clinical Research Facility. As a research nurse you will enjoy working in a busy environment and support research activity across the Trust, ensuring all studies are undertaken to the highest standards within timelines and meeting recruitment targets.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and annual review process to achieve the objectives for this post. This will include engagement in UKDTN educational and development opportunities. The post holder will have a key role in supporting the delivery of early phase dementia clinical research including physical health monitoring and clinical rating scale administrations.

The post holder must be prepared to work across the Lancashire & South Cumbria geographical footprint and there will be an element of UK-wide travel for UKDTN network meetings as required.

The post is full-time for 36 months and based within the Research and Development Department at Lantern Centre, Preston. If you feel that you have the necessary skills, drive and experience for this post, we look forward to hearing from you.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job summary

As a Primary Care Dementia Practitioner you will be a part of a specialist team who are based across Cornwall and are passionate about providing support for people with dementia, their families, and carers.

We work closely with the Memory Assessment Service and Dementia Older People's Mental Health toprovide seamless support throughout a person's journey with dementia, helping people to live as well as possible, for as long as possible, in their own community.

Primary Care Dementia Practitioners listen, assess, problem solve and put solutions in place, thereby, avoiding crisis, preventing admissions to care home or hospital.

As a successful candidate you willwork closely with a designated group of GP surgeries and hold a case list of people who have been diagnosed with dementia and are registered to those GP surgeries.

This is a particularly exciting time from Primary Care Dementia Practitioners as we are embarking on a joint venture between Alzheimer's Society, Disability Cornwall and Memory Matters, strengthening our collaborative working to make a positive difference for people with dementia, their families and carers.

This is an opportunity for applicants who are highly motivated, with transferable skills from previous experience working in Mental Health, Dementia or Physical Health and from a perspective which may be General Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or a variety of other professional backgrounds.

Main duties of the job

• Offer a skilled assessment to identify the needs of people with dementia and their family carers.
• Provide specialist information and advice for carers on the different aspects of caring for a relative or friend with dementia.
• Work with people and their families from their diagnosis throughout their dementia journey, providing emotional, psychological support and guidance on how to access services.
• Help family carers to develop and improve their skills so they can assist with caregiving.
• Promote positive approaches to living well with dementia.
• Ensure the person with dementia is at the centre of everything we do.
• Work closely with the Memory Assessment Service and Dementia Older People's Mental Health Service, providing a comprehensive and seamless service across the pathway.
• Work alongside other professional and organisations to ensure care is coordinated.
• Improving GP awareness, assessment, and diagnosis of people with dementia and identifying people with dementia on the GP dementia registers.
• Work with family carers to enable them to express their wishes and views about the services they receive.
• Have access to supervision and appraisal to develop your own area of expertise to support the service to develop and meet the needs of the local community more effectively.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job summary

This role is funded by the NIHR funded UK Dementia Trials Network (UKDTN), supported as part of the Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Research Nurse Programme, and hosted by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

The Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Lead Clinical Research Nurse is a senior clinical leadership role responsible for leading the delivery and development of early phase dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) CTIMP and ATIMP clinical trials.

The post holder will lead the delivery of a high-quality early phase dementia clinical trials portfolio, ensuring compliance with ICH-Good Clinical Practice (GCP), UK Clinical Trial Regulations, the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, and local Research & Development requirements. They will provide clinical and operational leadership to the research nursing team, support workforce development through education and mentorship, and act as a clinical expert and ambassador for the Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Research Nurse Programme, promoting research as an integral part of the dementia care pathway.

The post holder will contribute to regional and national research priorities, workforce development and UKDTN and Alzheimer's Society initiatives that may require travel within the local region and occasional UK-wide travel to support programme activities and network meetings.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role, or be eligible for visa sponsorship, which we are happy to provide.

Job summary

This role is funded by the UK Dementia Trials Network (UKDTN), supported as part of the Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Research Nurse Programme, and hosted by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

As an Alzheimer's Society UKDTN Senior Clinical Research Nurse, the post holder will provide clinical and administrative support to ensure effective delivery ofearly phase dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) CTIMP and ATIMP clinical trials. Working as a Study Coordinator, they will support studies from site initiation through to close-out, collaborating with Principal Investigators, research teams and study partners to ensure high-quality research delivery and participant support. They will be responsible for the coordination and management of assigned studies, including participant screening, recruitment, assessment, monitoring, informed consent, clinical procedures, biological sample collection and accurate recording of trial dataand compliance with ICH-GCP and research regulations. They will contribute to improving access to dementia research, developing referral pathways and engaging with underserved communities.

The post holder will support the development of junior staff, contribute to training and clinical competency development, participate in audits and service improvement activities, and represent the research team at relevant meetings. The role requires strong clinical skills, including phlebotomy, cannulation and medication administration, alongside the ability to work collaboratively across local services and attend regional and UK-wide UKDTN and Alzheimer's Society meetings as required.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Job summary

An exciting and interesting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Administrator to join our friendly and supportive team in providing a quality service

Community Mental Health Services are going through a Transformation Process moving towards an exciting all-age Neighbourhood Mental Health Team

The Older People's Community Mental Health Team offers assessment, diagnosis, treatment and support for people over 65 who present with functional mental health illnesses; deterioration in cognition and/or dementia. Access to the service is via a single point of access, whereby all referrals are discussed by the multi-disciplinary team and the most appropriate range of assessment/treatment and support offered. Within the team we have doctors, mental health nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, social care practitioners and support workers.

The team works closely with other services, such as social care, and also with the voluntary sector, particularly the Alzheimer's Society, to provide positive support for people using services and their carers ensuring effective forward signposting where appropriate. A range of options are available depending on the needs of the person using services, these options will be discussed fully with individuals who present to these services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a high quality administrative and secretarial service to the multidisciplinary team.

This is a great opportunity, if you would like to be part of forward-thinking team. You will need to have good organisational and interpersonal skills, an eye for detail and experience in a busy office environment. We are looking for a person who is well organised with good communication skills, a good team worker, hard working, flexible and able to prioritise their work, and who wants to be part of a highly motivated and enthusiastic team.

Please refer the attached job description for more details.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job summary

The post holder will work as a member of a multidisciplinary CMHT, the post will be for those patients that have already been assessed and given a formal diagnosis of Dementia by the team.

The model for the post diagnostic care is a tiered step up and step-down model of care in partnership with the Alzheimer's society led by Rdash. This post is for the moderate level of patient need that requires clinical advice and interventions with multiple complexity of need to prevent break down in the community.

To be the lead professional for the review and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence-based care to this defined patient group and their carers as part of a multidisciplinary approach.

To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team. To act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the further assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of the evidence-based care required, including health promotion for an identified group of patients, who have already been diagnosed as having Dementia.

o Responsible for the appropriate clinical risk assessment of patients contacting the team as appropriate.

o Providing an effective advice, guidance and decision-making process culminating in the coordination of any reviewed plan of care, within MDT support.

o Responsible for the promotion of carer and patient involvement within the service and for its provision.

o Responsible for working alongside a Dementia advisor from the Alzheimer's society in a tiered model of care whilst been part of the larger MDT within the CHMT.

o Responsible for ensuring that carer's assessments, education and support is delivered in accordance with the requirements of the NICE guidance and the clinical pathways.

o Responsible providing appropriate support and caseload coverage for colleagues in the other localities when the need arises in their absence or if appropriate where skills mix is need for patient care.

o Responsible for liaison with staff working within therapies provision for post diagnostic after care and support lead by Age UK

o To maintain and enhance a close professional working relationship with all agencies, statutory and voluntary, which provide Dementia support.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Job summary

The post holder will work as a member of a multidisciplinary CMHT, the post will be for those patients that have already been assessed and given a formal diagnosis of Dementia by the team.

The model for the post diagnostic care is a tiered step up and step-down model of care in partnership with the Alzheimer's society led by Rdash. This post is for the moderate level of patient need that requires clinical advice and interventions with multiple complexity of need to prevent break down in the community.

To be the lead professional for the review and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence-based care to this defined patient group and their carers as part of a multidisciplinary approach.

To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team. To act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the further assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of the evidence-based care required, including health promotion for an identified group of patients, who have already been diagnosed as having Dementia.

o Responsible for the appropriate clinical risk assessment of patients contacting the team as appropriate.

o Providing an effective advice, guidance and decision-making process culminating in the coordination of any reviewed plan of care, within MDT support.

o Responsible for the promotion of carer and patient involvement within the service and for its provision.

o Responsible for working alongside a Dementia advisor from the Alzheimer's society in a tiered model of care whilst been part of the larger MDT within the CHMT.

o Responsible for ensuring that carer's assessments, education and support is delivered in accordance with the requirements of the NICE guidance and the clinical pathways.

o Responsible providing appropriate support and caseload coverage for colleagues in the other localities when the need arises in their absence or if appropriate where skills mix is need for patient care.

o Responsible for liaison with staff working within therapies provision for post diagnostic after care and support lead by Age UK

o To maintain and enhance a close professional working relationship with all agencies, statutory and voluntary, which provide Dementia support.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook