Dementia Nurse Specialist – Care Homes

NHS Scotland

  • Argyll & Bute
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • Just now
Are you passionate about improving the lives of people living with dementia? Do you have the expertise and compassion to support care home staff in delivering person-centred, evidence-based dementia care? If so, we'd love to hear from you.About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated Specialist Dementia Nurse to join our team in Argyll & Bute. This new post will play a pivotal role in enhancing dementia care across care homes in the region, working collaboratively with care home teams, families, and wider health and social care professionals.You will provide specialist clinical advice, support education and training, and lead on quality improvement initiatives to ensure residents living with dementia receive the highest standard of care.
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Adult) with current NMC registration
  • Significant experience in dementia care, ideally within care homes or community settings
  • Strong communication, leadership, and teaching skills
  • Ability to work independently across a geographically diverse area
  • Commitment to person-centred, rights-based approaches to dementia care
  • Educated to degree level, preferably a related discipline or be able to evidence equivalent experience.
  • The post holder will have additional knowledge gained through formal training to masters degree or equivalent recent experience or a combination of formal training, recent experience, relevant short courses or self-study.
  • In depth knowledge/understanding of Dementia and the challenges which would be gained through experience.
Why Join Us?Argyll & Bute offers a unique opportunity to work in one of Scotland's most beautiful and diverse regions. You'll be part of a supportive team within NHS Highland, and you will have the chance to make a real difference in rural and remote communities.Department Contact:Mary-Anne Douglas, Lead Nurse (Care homes) ph:07890913975
mary-anne.douglas@nhs.scotJob Ref: 226134Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 17th September 2025NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered throughCare and compassionDignity and respectOpenness, honesty and responsibilityQuality and teamwork

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