Band 8b- Clinical Programme Lead, Care Home Dementia Support Service

You will lead the mobilisation, implementation and ongoing development of the Care Home Dementia Support Service across South and West Hertfordshire, working in partnership with West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, the Alzheimer's Society and wider health and care partners.

Leading the delivery and development of the service, ensuring objectives, resources and budgets are effectively managed.Building strong partnerships across care homes, primary care, community, mental health, social care and voluntary sector organisations.Providing clinical leadership, education and support to care home teams, promoting best practice and personalised dementia care.Managing and developing staff, including the Band 7 Clinical Practitioner, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.Driving quality, governance and service evaluation, using data and feedback to demonstrate impact and improve outcomes.Representing the service at Trust and system-level meetings, influencing decision-making and managing key stakeholder relationships.Supporting innovative, sustainable approaches that enhance resident experience and reduce avoidable hospital admissions.

Above all, you will be committed to improving outcomes for people living with dementia, championing dignity, independence and person-centred care for residents and their families.

If you are passionate about dementia care, thrive on collaboration and want to help shape a developing service with the potential to transform experiences and outcomes across our communities, we would love you to join us.

The post holder will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with working arrangements agreed in line with service requirements.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Education and qualifications

Knowledge

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working in different care settings; - Experience of safeguarding adults; - Experience of developing and providing training/education to staff.