Job summary
HC-One Scotland is developing a Specialist Dementia Care Community (SDCC) at Darnley Court care home. Darnley Court has provided care for people living with dementia for many years but following considerable investment in environmental layout and design, workforce and L&D in Carmichael community, we have exciting new opportunities available for those passionate about supporting people who are emotionally distressed by their dementia and require a specialist service to ensure their needs can be met appropriately.
As an SDCC, Carmichael will become a therapeutic care setting that demonstrates that quality of care and quality of life are of equal significance. It will provide a bespoke living environment embracing space and calming de-escalation rooms, along with enhanced staffing and specialist training for Colleagues in positive approaches to behaviour, psychosocial therapies, de-escalation interventions and safe restrictive practices. The therapeutic ambition will be that people will be understood as having needs to be met, rather than being defined by their condition.
Main duties of the job
Essential Skills & Abilities
Evidence of delivering person-centred care and care for people with dementia who present with complex needs, distress, and behaviours that challenge.
Evidence of sharing knowledge and delivering best practice.
Evidence of using critical reflective practice.
Collaborative and MDT working.
Evidence of continued professional development
Experience of providing general nursing and bio-psychosocial interventions.
Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner.
Desirable:
Knowledge of relevant current dementia policies and guidance
Experience and Knowledge
Essential:
Post-registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia.
Experience of completing holistic nursing assessments
Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner
Desirable:
Experience of providing positive behaviour support and psychosocial interventions.
Experience of auditing/evaluating clinical practice
Personal Effectiveness
Essential:
Good communication skills, flexibility, and creativity.
Ability to operate effectively within a constantly developing relationship with key stakeholders and associated agencies.
Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy.
Demonstrates commitment to quality of care.
Demonstrates integrity, compassion, and caring nature
Desirable:
Ability to work in intense situations which may require physical, mental, and emotional effort
About us
The Dementia Nurse Practitioner will support, deliver, and coordinate person-centred dementia care and therapeutic interventions in a purpose-designed residential setting to improve clinical outcomes for those living with complex dementia presentations, working within a team of nursing, social care, psychology and wellbeing practitioners. An active NMC Pin & Minimum of 2 years practice experience in a dementia care community is essential for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
HC-One Scotland is developing a Specialist Dementia Care Community (SDCC) at Darnley Court care home. Darnley Court has provided care for people living with dementia for many years but following considerable investment in environmental layout and design, workforce and L&D in Carmichael community, we have exciting new opportunities available for those passionate about supporting people who are emotionally distressed by their dementia and require a specialist service to ensure their needs can be met appropriately.
As an SDCC, Carmichael will become a therapeutic care setting that demonstrates that quality of care and quality of life are of equal significance. It will provide a bespoke living environment embracing space and calming de-escalation rooms, along with enhanced staffing and specialist training for Colleagues in positive approaches to behaviour, psychosocial therapies, de-escalation interventions and safe restrictive practices. The therapeutic ambition will be that people will be understood as having needs to be met, rather than being defined by their condition.
The Dementia Nurse Practitioner will support, deliver, and coordinate person-centred dementia care and therapeutic interventions in a purpose-designed residential setting to improve clinical outcomes for those living with complex dementia presentations, working within a team of nursing, social care, psychology and wellbeing practitioners. An active NMC Pin & Minimum of 2 years practice experience in a dementia care community is essential for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An active NMC Pin & Minimum of 2 years practice experience in a dementia care community is essential for this role.
Desirable
- An active NMC Pin & Minimum of 2 years practice experience in a dementia care community is essential for this role.
Experience
Essential
- An active NMC Pin & Minimum of 2 years practice experience in a dementia care community is essential for this role.
Desirable
- An active NMC Pin & Minimum of 2 years practice experience in a dementia care community is essential for this role.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- An active NMC Pin & Minimum of 2 years practice experience in a dementia care community is essential for this role.
Desirable
- An active NMC Pin & Minimum of 2 years practice experience in a dementia care community is essential for this role.
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
HC-One
Address
787 Nitshill Road
Glasgow
Lanarkshire
G53 7RR