Dementia Nurse Practitioner - Preston, United Kingdom - HC-One Limited

HC-One Limited

Verified Company

Preston, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

HC-One is developing a Specialist Dementia Care Community (SDCC) at Meadow Bank care home.

Sabrina House has provided care for people living with dementia for many years but following considerable investment in environmental layout and design, workforceand L&D 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.

Sabrina House SDCC 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 enhancedstaffing 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.

In your role as Dementia Nurse Practitioner, you will provide specialist nursing expertise and support to those affected by dementia, with a specific focus on those people with complex needs, experiencing distress and presenting with behaviours that challenge

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.

Essential Skills & Abilities

Evidence of delivering personcentred 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 biopsychosocial interventions.
Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner.

Experience and Knowledge

Postregistration clinical experience of working with people with dementia.
Experience of completing holistic nursing assessments
Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner

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

At HC-One, our purpose is to support those in our care to lead their best lives.

As the Kind Care Company, it is our mission to provide the kindest support and care to Residents living in our care homes, as we strive to be the first-choice care providerfor Families, our Colleagues and Commissioners in each of the communities that we serve.

We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve.

We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-Onefamily.

We have a dedicated and professional workforce that strives to always deliver outstanding nursing care. We care about our talented teams and support them in their professional and personal growth.

We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD and post graduate programmes.