At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide community-based care for individuals living with dementia and support their families.
- Company: Join a dedicated team in a specialist Dementia Service in Shropshire.
- Benefits: Earn up to £27.00 per hour with full-time hours and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic role with opportunities for leadership and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia while developing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered General Nurse with community experience.
The predicted salary is between 27 - 27 £ per hour.
Athona is recruiting an experienced Band 6 Community Nurse to join a specialist Dementia Service in Shropshire on a 12-week locum contract, starting ASAP.
Location: 71 Salop Road, Oswestry, Market Drayton Cottage Hospital, Severnfields, Shrewsbury
Contract Details:
- Band: 6
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
- Shift Pattern: 09:00 – 17:00
- Rate: £27.00 per hour (Full Gross) / £20.87 per hour (PAYE)
- Payment: PAYE arrangements only
The Role: You will support the referrals management process and provide intensive community-based care for service users living with dementia and their carers. The role involves managing a complex caseload, delivering evidence-based interventions, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
Key Requirements:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered General Nurse (RGN) with relevant community experience.
- Previous experience working with older adults living with dementia.
- Experience managing complex community caseloads.
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced community setting.
- Supervisory or leadership experience is desirable.
- Excellent communication and clinical assessment skills.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
Interested? Send your CV for more information.
Band 6 – Dementia Community Nurse employer: Athona Ltd
Athona Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for Neuropsychiatry Consultants to thrive in a prestigious neuropsychiatric environment in Cambridgeshire. With a strong emphasis on professional development, generous annual leave, and additional benefits such as a car allowance and relocation support, employees are empowered to grow while making a meaningful impact on patients with complex needs.
