Admiral Nurse - Sussex

£47,070 to £56,031 per annum (includes car allowance and additional responsibility allowance) Are you passionate about supporting families and carers of people living with dementia? Do you have the skills and experience to provide compassionate, specialist support while empowering others to navigate the challenges of dementia care? Join us as an Admiral Nurse (East and West Sussex), working in partnership with Dementia UK, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of those affected by dementia. As an Admiral Nurse, you will provide specialist dementia care and support to families, working closely with carers as they navigate the emotional, practical and psychological impact of dementia. Your role will focus on improving the quality of life for both people living with dementia and those who care for them. From pre‑diagnosis and early stages through to more complex and advanced care needs, you will offer expert guidance, helping carers understand the condition, respond to changing behaviours and manage the challenges that dementia brings. You will play a key role in supporting carers through significant transitions—adjusting to diagnosis, coping with loss and adapting to changing relationships—ensuring they feel supported, informed and able to provide compassionate, person‑centred care. Key Responsibilities Provide specialist dementia assessment and support to carers, including home visits Develop personalised, evidence‑based intervention plans that reflect the needs of both the carer and the person living with dementia Promote relationship‑centred care, recognising the impact of dementia on families and support networks Empower carers to maintain their own wellbeing while providing high‑quality care Work collaboratively with health and social care professionals to ensure coordinated, holistic support Contribute to the development and improvement of dementia care services and best practice Deliver dementia‑focused training and education to colleagues, carers and partner organisations Part of this role will also support families in Northern Ireland, equivalent to one day a week or two to three days a month travelling across to NI as needed to deliver the Admiral Nurse role and build our networks over there. Travel expenses will be covered and this attracts an additional responsibility allowance of £2,000 per annum. You Will Have Registration as an RMN or RGN Full clean UK driving licence At least 2 years’ post‑registration experience supporting people affected by dementia Experience of working in community or outreach settings A strong understanding of person‑centred and relationship‑centred dementia care The ability to support carers through complex emotional and practical challenges This is a full‑time role working Monday to Friday, 9:00am‑5:00pm. Regular travel within the region is required, so we are ideally seeking someone based locally or nearby. You will provide a mix of face‑to‑face and remote support (approximately 60/40), alongside occasional travel to UK‑wide hubs for training and collaboration. Employee Benefits Include 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days Car allowance of £4,743 per annum Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10% Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives Opportunities to volunteer RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr