About this role
Job summary With over 25 years' experience, nearly 240 care homes, and six independent hospitals, Barchester is one of the UK's foremost care providers. Our phenomenal dementia care team work tirelessly to review and support the performance of every home to achieve exceptional quality care for every resident. We have a rare opportunity for a nurse with a specialism in dementia care and a passion for excellence to join our national team as a Dementia Nurse Specialist. In this vital role, you will support our memory lane communities, as well as any other home or hospital that requires a specialist dementia intervention. WHAT WE CAN OFFER: A competitive package, including car allowance and discretionary bonus The opportunity to work for a great provider with exciting growth Fantastic training and development opportunities Being part of a highly respected team
Main duties of the job A Dementia Nurse Specialist at Barchester Healthcare will support the memory lane communities and any other homes or hospitals requiring specialist dementia intervention. They will review the clinical performance of each home, ensuring high-quality dementia care and regulatory compliance. The role includes conducting quality assurance visits, developing clinical improvement plans, supporting dementia training, and providing additional psychological and emotional support for residents. The specialist will also lead dementia care projects, work with enrichment teams, and support nurse revalidation. This role requires an RN with NMC PIN, experience in dementia care, ongoing professional development in dementia, and a UK driving licence.
About us Barchester Healthcare, with over 25 years of experience, operates nearly 240 care homes and six independent hospitals, making it one of the UKs leading care providers. They are known for their exceptional teams who deliver outstanding dementia care across their homes. Barchester offers their employees a competitive package, including a car allowance and discretionary bonus, and prides itself on the potential for career growth and development. The organisation has been recognised as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, valuing every team member's contribution and promoting a supportive environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
With over 25 years' experience, nearly 240 care homes, and six independent hospitals, Barchester is one of the UK's foremost care providers. Our phenomenal dementia care team work tirelessly to review and support the performance of every home to achieve exceptional quality care for every resident. We have a rare opportunity for a nurse with a specialism in dementia care and a passion for excellence to join our national team as a Dementia Nurse Specialist. In this vital role, you will support our memory lane communities, as well as any other home or hospital that requires a specialist dementia intervention.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER: A competitive package, including car allowance and discretionary bonus The opportunity to work for a great provider with exciting growth Fantastic training and development opportunities Being part of a highly respected team
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: RN with a current NMC PIN Post Registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia over the last 5 years Evidence of continuing professional development in the field of dementia care Understanding of the current regulatory framework Understanding of ethical and legal issues surrounding dementia care Coaching and mentorship experience Full UK driving licence
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Review the clinical performance of each home, identifying strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and sustainability in relation to dementia care provision Conduct robust quality assurance visits, and follow up with agreed action plans Analyse the clinical governance database to inform clinical improvement plans. Support the home to meet all regulatory and statutory requirements including dementia specific training Ensure that all residents are treated with dignity, and additional psychological and emotional support is provided where appropriate Adhere to the local safeguarding policy and the reporting mechanisms, following the Duty of Candour requirements Integrate current knowledge of dementia into practice, informed by research and other forms of evidence. Develop dementia care projects within homes and division, offering staff advice and encouragement Demonstrate professional and clinical leadership with a person centred approach Work with the activities and life enrichment teams to ensure engaging activities are delivered Support the revalidation process for qualified nurses, in line with the NMC code Provide professional input into strategic planning and projects to develop and enhance the work of Barchester Healthcare Develop close working relationships with management and support services to ensure priorities are identified and addressed Support senior clinical staff with investigations or complaints relating to the dementia care communityAs the only healthcare provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, Barchester are dedicated to ensuring that our team are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RN with a current NMC PIN, post-registration clinical experience in dementia care within the last five years, evidence of continuing professional development in dementia care, understanding of the current regulatory framework, understanding of ethical and legal issues in dementia care, coaching and mentorship experience, full UK driving licence
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.
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 Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Lasswade
EH18 1HT
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)