Professional Development Lead - Dementia and Falls Prevention JE

Are you passionate about improving the care of people with dementia and those at risk of falls? We have an exciting opportunity for a Professional Development Lead - Dementia and Falls Prevention to join our dynamic Acute Services team at NHS Fife.

In this new and pivotal role, you will work closely with the Head of Nursing for Acute Services Division to provide expert professional support and guidance to clinical staff. You will lead the development, delivery, and monitoring of clinical practices for dementia care and fall prevention, ensuring the highest standards of care across Acute Services.

Your responsibilities will include designing and facilitating training programmes for ongoing professional development, ensuring educational requirements are met for both pre- and post-registration staff. Additionally, you will play a key role in driving local and national projects aimed at improving care for individuals with dementia and fall prevention.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with substantial dementia care and falls prevention experience
• Degree-level education (Masters preferred or in progress) with relevant professional qualifications
• Proven experience leading dementia and fall prevention initiatives
• Strong leadership, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Quality Improvement

If you are ready to make a real impact in dementia and falls prevention, we'd love to hear from you!

Informal enquiries are welcomed, please contact Jamie Doyle Head of Nursing, Acute Services Division (Corporate) via email, .

Apply now to join a team dedicated to transforming quality patient care!

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.