Job reference: 245531
Salary: Band 8B (£76,888 - £82,251)
Job closing date: 03/05/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: JB Russell House/Gartnavel Royal Hospital
Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 14/04/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Corporate Nursing and Midwifery

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Please note this post if only available to Current NHSGGC Staff


Dementia Nurse Consultant - NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is Scotland’s largest health organisation, serving over 1.3 million people and delivering a full range of acute, primary, community, and mental health services.

The Opportunity:
We are seeking internal candidates at Band 8A or above to provide professional nursing leadership, strategic direction, and expert consultancy on all aspects of clinical nursing practice and care for people with dementia across the patient pathway in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, with a proactive focus on brain health promotion. Based within the Corporate Nursing and Midwifery team, this will involve working across professional and organisational boundaries, in partnership and collaboration with others, including service users, carers, health professionals, social work, third sector staff, care home providers, and local education providers. Please Note you must have the support of your line manager before applying for this vacancy.

We are seeking a visionary, dynamic, and innovative Registered Nurse with:

  • Current NMC registration
  • Masters degree or evidence of postgraduate level knowledge
  • Significant post-registration experience in dementia care
  • Proven senior clinical leadership and strategic service development experience
  • Relevant experience as a professional leader
  • The ability to inspire, influence, and collaborate across organisational boundaries

Why Join Us?
This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of dementia care in a high-performing, ambitious system. You’ll be part of a team focused on people, partnerships, prevention, and performance, with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Informal contact: David Lamont, Interim Chief Nurse - David.lamont3@nhs.scot - 07580751207

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.  

We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. 

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