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BEST BIT OF JOB
Supporting families to be able to access the right
Health and Social Care services to assist the person
with Dementia to live independently in the community.
WHAT JOB CHALLENGES DO YOU FACE?
There are not enough Admiral Nurses and there is a
great need for families to obtain help to support a
person with Dementia. I encourage Student Nurses
to spend a day with me to understand my role and
consider applying when qualified.
WHAT YOU MIGHT
NOT KNOW ABOUT
WORKING IN THE
HEALTH SECTOR
Working in the NHS has enabled me to study and
complete two degrees, even though I left school
with no qualifications. A flexible working pattern has
enabled me to have a family and in between that
work in many different Nurse roles, from working as
a Hospital and Community Staff Nurse, to Manager
posts and as a Specialist Community Nurse.
SUBJECTS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS NEEDED
To be a good listener. To advocate for people with
Dementia when others are not able to. That is all you
need at first. As a Student Nurse, you will learn all
the other skills.
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