Job Introduction
We’re looking for an experienced registered nurse to join our Admiral Nurse service, which delivers dementia care for people in Milton Keynes.
The Admiral Nurse service works to improve the experience of carers and families affected by dementia with complex needs, enabling people with dementia to stay in their homes for longer by supporting the carers to become more resilient and empowered.
Reporting to our Admiral Nurse Clinical Lead, you’ll manage your own case load, run groups, provide training sessions and act as a role model to promote outstanding dementia care.
You’ll be able to evidence your excellent knowledge of dementia and older people through clinical post-graduate training, education and experience.
This role is based at Civic in the city centre and you will be working with families in their communities.
Main Responsibility
- Provide practical and emotional support/advice to carers, empowering them to work with their loved ones to create their own care plans which reduce risks for all, promoting self-care and resilience.
- Manage a caseload in the community, completing triages, holistic assessments of need and risk management. Responding to these needs by providing biopsychosocial interventions, education, and advice. Working collaboratively with health, social care and voluntary sector services or referring on to services and signposting as appropriate.
- Attend and actively participate in practice development, regular clinical supervision, reflective practice sessions and continuing professional development, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based recommendations on supporting people with dementia and their carers/families.
- Facilitate and support the development and delivery of innovative dementia training and education to professionals, to improve competence and confidence, in line with best practice and guidance.
- Facilitation and delivery of support/educational groups and physical activities.
The Ideal Candidate
- Must hold a Registered Nurse (RN/RNMH/RNLD) qualification and maintain professional registration in line with NMC guidance, including re-validation and a full DBS check.?
- Dedicated to improving the lives of those living with dementia and their carers, acting as an advocate to promote individuals rights and best interest through role modelling, best practice and evidencing up to date knowledge of interventions, relevant policies and safeguarding.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage conflict and emotive situations in a calm and proactive manner.
- Will have ability to use IT systems and software effectively to accurately record and communicate.
- Must be able to get about, ideally with a valid UK driving license.
- Flexible – you might be asked to work in another place or outside of office hours to meet carers needs.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes City Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%.
- 28 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Health Cashplan.
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- Blue Light Card - Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs).
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
- Childcare Subsidy.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
