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

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Band 8b- Clinical Programme Lead, Care Home Dementia Support Service The closing date is 03 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Are you passionate about improving the lives of people living with dementia and transforming the care they receive? This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of an innovative Care Home Dementia Support Service across South and West Hertfordshire, delivered in partnership by West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and the Alzheimer's Society. Initially supporting a small group of care homes, the service will expand across the wider area, bringing together health, social care and voluntary sector partners to deliver more proactive, personalised and joined-up care for residents living with severe dementia. Combining specialist clinical leadership with programme management, you will lead the mobilisation and ongoing development of the service, empowering care home teams through education, coaching and clinical support. You will drive early recognition of deterioration, timely intervention and personalised care planning, helping residents remain well, maintain their dignity and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions wherever possible. Reporting to the Associate Director of Nursing for Medicine, you will work closely with the Alzheimer's Society, care home teams and partners across the health and care system to shape a service that makes a genuine difference to residents, their families and those who care for them. Main duties of the job 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. Key responsibilities include: 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. About us 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 priorit