Job summary
SEEKING AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY IN DEMENTIA SPECIALISM

HERE WE ARE!

We are looking for committed and enthusiastic nurses to join our Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Specialism (CIDS) which provides community-based treatment and care to all adults developing cognitive deficits and those with dementia. The role of the Community Nurse is to work in partnership with patients and their families/carers to enable them to lead fulfilling lives.

To provide specialist assessments, reviews and nursing interventions to patients accessing CIDS. The post holder will demonstrate an understanding of clinical interventions relevant to the care group, to include education, care plans, risk management and discharge planning, working closely with families/carers and partner agencies to facilitate this. The post holder will always work to promote the safety and the wellbeing of patients and their families/carers.

COMMUNITY NURSE ROLE BAND 6 - HOUNSLOW

Salary £45,952.85 - £54,254.00 per annum including 15% HCAS

Main duties of the job
The post holder will demonstrate an understanding of clinical assessments and interventions relevant to dementia care and will always work to promote the safety and the wellbeing of service users and their families/carers.

Candidates will need to demonstrate understanding of the needs of older people living with dementia and physical health care challenges.

Your role within the team would be to lead the delivery of care including Cognitive assessments, education, care plans and discharge planning, for patients with potential dementia and complex health needs.

You will provide clinical supervision to staff and students.

You will receive superb training and development opportunities. Working with this client group can be challenging and requires someone who is able to employ reflection and evidence-based learning to enhance their own and the wider team's knowledge and skills.

You will receive monthly supervision to support your development and practice

About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Details
Date posted: 09 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 222-HCH-027
Job locations: Lakeside MHU (West Mid), Twickenham Road, London, TW7 6AF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Professionally qualified and registered Nurse with current NMC registration in Mental Health / LD/ Adult Nursing.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Dementia and community experience.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with patients and their carers with complex health and social care difficulties in the designated care group.
• Experience of supervising staff.
• Experience of managing clinical caseload will include carrying out initial assessments, treatment efficacy reviews and risk mitigation assessments leading to crisis prevention.
• Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health difficulties.
• Experience of working consultatively with professionals.
• Experience of conducting a range of clinical assessments including risk assessments.
• Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies.
• Previous experience of working with carers and independent / voluntary sectors.

Desirable

• Experience in working with people with dementia on the ward and in the community.

Knowledge
Essential

• A high level of working knowledge of cognitive impairment and dementia.
• Ability to work within a Multi-Disciplinary Community Team.
• Deputise for the duty manager as appropriate.
• Have an excellent understanding of assessment and management of risk.
• Effective planning & organisational skills with an ability to prioritise own workload.
• Effective communications skills to meet the needs of the post in full.
• Effective management and leadership skills.
• Ability to identify solutions to problems and implement them effectively.
• Ability to work to tight timescales whilst meeting targets
• Demonstrate a commitment to the provision of high quality and safe services with an ability to drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Be willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
• Ability to engage patients and their carers in meaningful dialogue.

Desirable

• Mentorship in practice.
• Additional dementia training.

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust.
• Can use constructive feedback and openly seeks to review and reflect on self, style and presentation.
• To demonstrate empathy and compassion towards the needs of individuals and their carers.
• To treat people with dignity and respect.

Desirable

• Leadership skills

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.