Dementia Services Nurse Specialist

Salary

£36,000 - £39,000

Location

Dougie Mac, Adult Hospice - ST3 3NZ

This is a permanent, full time vacancy that will close in 20 days at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy

Are you passionate about improving the lives of people affected by dementia? Dougie Mac is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our growing Dementia Services Team, providing expert, holistic, and person-centred care across the dementia journey.

As a Dementia Services Nurse Specialist, you'll work both autonomously and as part of a collaborative team within our dedicated Dementia Services, you will lead on delivering holistic, person-centred care that addresses the physical, psychological, social and emotional needs of people with dementia and their carers'. You will manage a clinical caseload, contribute to multidisciplinary discussions, and offer expert guidance to colleagues across the hospice and wider system.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced practitioner who wants to make a real difference through proactive care, education, and advocacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver specialist nursing assessment, triage, and evidence-based interventions for people with dementia.
• Provide emotional support, practical advice and advance care planning to families and carers.
• Provide specialist advice and direct and indirect training for other professionals in dementia interventions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records using our shared electronic database.
• Takes professional responsibility for ensuring effective communication between all service providers across the care pathway.
• Participate in reflective practice, supervision, and safeguarding procedures as required.
• Promote the dignity, autonomy, and rights of people living with dementia.
• Proactively identify patients at risk of delirium and provide advice and support on delirium management.

About You:

• Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) with current NMC registration.
• Experience working with people affected by dementia, ideally in a palliative or community setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload.
• Strong communication skills, emotional resilience and a commitment to holistic care.
• Confident using clinical guidelines and contributing to quality improvement and audit activity.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle for community visits.

Why Join Dougie Mac?

At Dougie Mac, we care deeply about the people who make our work possible. Whatever your role, you'll be part of a supportive, values-led organisation where everyone is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a real difference.

As a Dougie Mac employee, you'll benefit from:

• 35 days of annual leave, rising with length of service
• Options to buy and sell annual leave
• Hospice-paid Healthcare Cash Plan
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• DBS paid for by the hospice
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Free on-site parking

Join us and be part of a local charity that puts people at the heart of everything we do.

Salary: £36,000 - £39,000

Hours: 37.5 hours

Applications close: Sunday 30th November 2025

Interviews: 16th & 18th December 2025

How to Apply

Please complete the application form in full, paying particular attention to your personal statement. This should clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification. See the Recruitment Process Document for more information.

For more information, please contact:

Lisa Hill – Head of Community & Dementia Services

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Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview early, in the event of a large number of applications.

Job Description & Person Specification below - Please note, our shortlisting process is based on these documents. In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CV's alone will not be accepted. We are strongly committed to the Safeguarding of our adults and children.

About Us

At Dougie Mac we are recruiting employees to join our rapidly growing team. We currently have over 400 employees who work together to provide exceptional care and support to patients and their families in North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

Our Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Excellence

Our Benefits

Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan & EAP

Company Sick Pay

Life Assurance

Generous Holidays and opportunity to buy and sell

Free Hospice Parking