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Admiral Nurse (Bristol and South Gloucestershire) – Join Dementia UK
Are you passionate about supporting families and carers of people living with dementia? Do you possess the skills and compassion needed to empower others through this challenging journey?
We are seeking a dedicated Admiral Nurse to work in partnership with Dementia UK, providing expert specialist support to carers and families affected by dementia in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
About the Role
As an Admiral Nurse, you will deliver specialist dementia care to families, helping carers navigate the emotional, practical, and psychological impacts of the condition. Your work will focus on improving the quality of life for both individuals living with dementia and their carers—from pre-diagnosis through to advanced stages.
You’ll provide tailored, compassionate guidance, ensuring carers feel supported, informed, and able to deliver person-centred care, even during the most difficult transitions.
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialist dementia assessments and support, including home visits Develop and implement personalised intervention plans based on the individual needs of both the person with dementia and their carer Promote relationship-centred care, recognising the psychological and social impact of dementia Empower carers to prioritise their own wellbeing while maintaining their care duties Collaborate with health and social care professionals to ensure coordinated, holistic support Drive improvements in dementia care standards through advocacy, training, and best-practice development Deliver education and training on dementia-related topics, working with colleagues, carers, and partner organisations
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Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
- Registration as a Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) or Registered General Nurse (RGN)
- A full UK driving licence in good standing
- A minimum of 2 years’ post-registration experience in dementia support
- Experience working with carers in community or outreach settings
- A strong understanding of person-centred and relationship-centred care in dementia
- The ability to support carers through complex emotional and practical challenges
Desirable Criteria:
- Relevant experience providing emotional and psychological support to dementia families
- Prior involvement in multi-disciplinary teams or advocacy roles
- Additional qualifications in dementia care or counselling
Role Details
- Positions available: Part-time, 3 days per week (9:00am–5:00pm)
- Location: Bristol and South Gloucestershire – local presence is beneficial due to travel requirements
- Support method: A 60/40 split of face-to-face and remote work
- Additional commitments: Occasional travel to UK-wide hubs for training and collaborative meetings
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Why Join Dementia UK?
We offer a supportive environment where your expertise will make a real difference to people’s lives. As part of our partnership, you’ll also enjoy:
- 28 days paid holiday per year + bank holidays (with enhanced options available)
- Car allowance of £4,743 annually (pro rata)
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
- Generous pension contributions (ranging from 6–10% matched by employer)
- Flexible working approaches (where eligible)
- Employee Assistance Programme, offering counsellors, financial and legal help
- Career development opportunities through training courses
- Volunteering initiatives for personal growth
Inclusion & Equal Opportunities
RBL is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, reflecting the armed forces community and wider society. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of personal characteristics.
We provide:
- Guaranteed interview schemes for armed forces veterans and candidates declaring a disability, provided they meet the essential criteria for this role
Please note: We may ask for evidence-based applications without the use of AI in our personalised shortlisting process.
For further details, view our Vacancy Information Pack attached to the direct advert. Make a meaningful impact—apply now!
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