Job Summary
A rare opportunity has become available to join the Dementia and Delirium team as a Dementia and Delirium specialist nurse to cover maternity leave.
The UHD Dementia and Delirium team is seeking a Band 6 Dementia and Delirium specialist nurse to provide expert dementia and delirium care at university hospitals Dorset. You will be expected to facilitate dementia Tier 2 training across UHD, whilst also working clinically supporting patients living with dementia and or experiencing a delirium. The successful candidate must havesignificant experience in dementia and delirium care, previous teaching experience is desirable.
Currently the role is Monday-Friday and does not include working bank holidays or weekends, however this may change in the future. The role involves working across all of UHD hospital sites.
You will require the ability to prioritise your own workload, have a flexible, proactive and resilient attitude in an ever-changing environment, alongside organisation skills and IT skills (including power point and EPR). Excellent communication skills and teamwork are essential.
Job satisfaction is abundant in this role as you are able to role model and shape the workforce to provide excellent quality dementia and delirium care
As part of the interview process you will be required to prepare a short presentation
Cross site working is required.
This Role Required NMC Registration (Mental Health/Adult)
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist expertise, facilitating evidence-based, patient-centred care for a defined caseload of patients with dementia, delirium or cognitive impairment
To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to plan and implement individual care plans for people presenting with dementia, delirium or cognitive impairment.
To participate in the development, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of Dementia and Delirium service policies and protocols, as directed by the designated Dementia and Delirium Team Lead
To act as a resource and to provide education and training for patients and health care personnel, as directed by the Dementia and Delirium Team Lead and Trust Dementia Lead.
To support the dementia and delirium team to provide person centred care including supporting therapeutic activities for our patients
About Us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Details
Date posted
27 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Compressed hours
Reference number
153-ME04975
Job locations
Royal Bournemouth hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Mental health/adult)
Desirable
- Further education in Dementia
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with patients with dementia and cognitive impairment within an acute environment
- Experience of management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)
- Experience of care planning
- Previous experience of leading others
- Experience of assessing delirium
- Demonstrable experience of managing delirium
- Knowledge of the Mental health act/Mental capacity act and DOLS
Desirable
- Previous experience of facilitating mandatory training (Dementia)
- Knowledge of medications prescribed in dementia/delirium care
Other
Essential
Person Specification
Essential
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
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
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