Admiral Nurse (Dementia Specialist Nurse) based in North Region

MHA Admiral Nurse (Dementia Specialist Nurse) – MHA Care Homes (Methodist Homes) for the North Region

North Region - Leeds; Manchester; Midlands; Birmingham

Salary £68,000 plus car allowance

37.5 hours per week

In collaboration with Dementia UK, MHA are looking to recruit an exceptional, registered nurse with a passion for, and experience of, providing relationship-centred dementia care to join our team as an Admiral Nurse (Dementia Specialist Nurse).

Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who work with and support people with dementia and their families. As an Admiral Nurse in MHA, you will work as part of MHA’s Quality Improvement Team to shape, influence and evaluate relationship-centred dementia care across MHA’s care services.

Working across our North region you will consult on evidenced based dementia care within appropriate work streams to improve the experience of care for people living with dementia, and their families across the organisation. You will provide colleagues with expert one-to-one support, guidance, and practical solutions for families, alongside supporting best practice and providing role modelling within MHA.

You will be employed by MHA, working under the direct management of the Head of Quality Improvement, and will receive ongoing support from Dementia UK to maintain and strengthen your clinical expertise as a specialist nurse within dementia care. You will also become part of the wider network of Admiral Nurses and will have the opportunity to access relevant post graduate courses and develop professionally.

The successful applicant will be an NMC registered (adult/mental health/learning disability) nurse, with extensive and expert post-registration clinical experience of working with people with dementia and supporting their carers/supporters in different settings, including social care, along with formal knowledge of dementia acquired through clinical post-graduate training/education.

Further information can be found in the:

Admiral Nurse Candidate pack

Dementia Nurse Candidate pack

FAQ's

To find out more about the role of an Admiral Nurse, candidates are encouraged to complete Dementia UK’s free online: Pre Admiral Nurse eLearning course. This could be in advance of the interviews.

If you consider that you have the skills and abilities to join our exceptional team, please contact any of the below:

Emma Lindblom – emma.lindblom@mha.org.uk

Helen Press – helen.press@mha.org.uk

Emma Washington – emma.washington@dementiauk.org

Please apply via our application system including a CV and cover letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the criteria for this role.

Closing date:  28th November 2025

Interview dates: 16th & 18th December 2025.

Perks of joining the MHA family:

• Values driven culture - we're super proud of our culture. Click here to learn more!
• Access to Blue Light Card - The UK's no.1 discount service for emergency services, NHS, social care sector & armed forces!
• 33 Days Holiday - including bank holidays (pro-rota FTE is 37.5 hrs per week)
• Care and Support for You - Our in-house Chaplaincy service is widely recognised within MHA and beyond and is available to all staff members who may benefit from pastoral care and support.
• Buy and Sell Annual Leave – buy or sell up to a week’s holiday per annum (depending on your annual entitlement)
• MHA Cares for You – Our bespoke scheme offering a wide range of deals and discounts in leading retailers and online stores.
• Highly supportive leadership team.

About MHA:

As the largest charity care provider for older people in the UK, we offer some of the highest quality care, accommodation, and support services throughout Britain. Our mission is to inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life. Click here for more information.

For more information about the role please review the attached Job Description.

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the advert closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application.

“Agencies: Please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CV’s from any agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) or not. We only accept CV’s from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s central Talent Acquisition Team.”

Equality, diversity and inclusion

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s Talent Acquisition Team.