Clinical Nurse Consultant - Specialist Dementia Care
Core
Lead clinical coordination and evidence-based person-centred care for residents with severe and complex dementia in a new specialist unit.
Role type
Senior IC clinical nurse consultant (dementia care)
Builds
A new Specialist Dementia Care Unit model of care and a dedicated workforce capability
Domain
Healthcare + Gerontology + Dementia Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Dementia care expertise, Clinical leadership, Care planning, Behavioural support, Clinical governance, Staff coaching, Quality improvement
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualifications, Senior clinical leadership experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead contemporary, evidence-based and person-centred dementia care; Guide comprehensive assessment, individualised care planning and complex clinical review; Champion positive behaviour support and non-pharmacological approaches; Coach, educate and support staff to deliver confident, compassionate and consistent care; Lead clinical governance, risk management and continuous quality improvement within the unit.