Job summary
The Frailty nurse specialist will be responsible for providing the delivery of evidence based and clinically effective practice within the community to facilitate step down from the acute hospitals and step up from the community. To promote effective self-management of patients preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving quality of life and to actively identify patients who would benefit from an admission to the virtual ward.
The post holder should be an experienced community nurse, with diagnostic and consultation skills and preferably be a non-medical prescriber or willing to complete the course and will act within their professional boundaries, providing care for the presenting patient, from initial history taking through to treatment. They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of the patients.
Key responsibilities of the post holder are to consolidate skills of critical analysis andevaluation, to enable knowledge pertaining to complex contemporary communitynursing practice. The post holder will use innovative practices to manage complex community situations in challenging environments. Take responsibility for developing and changing practices within the community.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the efficient management of the Mid Essex Frailty Virtual Ward central point of access (hub) when allocated to the hub
To undertake comprehensive geriatric assessments for patients under the care of the Frailty Virtual Ward and formulate personalised management plans in collaboration with the MDT. This includes chronic, acute and palliative care within own competencies, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary. This will include continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes
To work with others in setting up guidelines for all clinical practice within own professional scope. To assist medical staff by ensuring patients conditions are reported on as necessary and medical instructions are conveyed to patients', carers and staff as appropriate
To assist in the continued implementation of a multidisciplinary service, whilst working as part of the virtual frailty ward
Undertake risk assessments to manage risk appropriately, ensure that the team follows recommendations accordingly
Following a risk assessment, report to Line Manager any deficit in the provision of service, equipment and staff
About us
Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.
We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.
A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:
Vision: Transforming Lives
Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion
Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.
Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.
We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.
Eligible for NHS Pension
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in applying to this role, please refer to the attached detailed job description and person specification to ensure you meet the criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in applying to this role, please refer to the attached detailed job description and person specification to ensure you meet the criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
- Evidence of achievement of Advanced Skills in Clinical Assessment Module
- Management education development, including in supervision/ teaching/team management
Desirable
- Studied at Masters level or equivalent
- Qualified Independent Prescriber / willingness to attend training
- Relevant nursing degree or equivalent community qualification
- ACP accredited course
Work Related Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years community experience
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience
- Extensive experience of working with people with complex frailty
- Commitment to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of inter-agency working
- Experience of effective multi-professional collaborative working
- Ability to manage staff, conflict and difficult situations and to challenge and support others appropriately and assertively.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Good time management skills
- Able to deliver clinical supervision to junior staff.
- The ability to innovate and motivate
- The ability to lead, manage and work as a team member
- The ability to undertake mentorship / preceptorship
- Able to demonstrate empathy with staff, clients, carers, families and other colleagues - ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written including an ability to write patient and service reports
- Ability to analyse and interpret information and data and make swift and sound judgements and decisions
- Competent in use of IT systems e.g. Excel, Word, Citrex, System 1
Personal Atributes
Essential
- Value service users as partners in health care provision
- Commitment to the provision of high-quality care
- Commitment to the future development of primary care
Circumstances
Essential
- This role will require the post holder to work in the community and provide care in people's homes
- Full driving licence and access to a car that can be used for work
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
- Evidence of achievement of Advanced Skills in Clinical Assessment Module
- Management education development, including in supervision/ teaching/team management
Desirable
- Studied at Masters level or equivalent
- Qualified Independent Prescriber / willingness to attend training
- Relevant nursing degree or equivalent community qualification
- ACP accredited course
Work Related Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years community experience
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience
- Extensive experience of working with people with complex frailty
- Commitment to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of inter-agency working
- Experience of effective multi-professional collaborative working
- Ability to manage staff, conflict and difficult situations and to challenge and support others appropriately and assertively.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Good time management skills
- Able to deliver clinical supervision to junior staff.
- The ability to innovate and motivate
- The ability to lead, manage and work as a team member
- The ability to undertake mentorship / preceptorship
- Able to demonstrate empathy with staff, clients, carers, families and other colleagues - ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written including an ability to write patient and service reports
- Ability to analyse and interpret information and data and make swift and sound judgements and decisions
- Competent in use of IT systems e.g. Excel, Word, Citrex, System 1
Personal Atributes
Essential
- Value service users as partners in health care provision
- Commitment to the provision of high-quality care
- Commitment to the future development of primary care
Circumstances
Essential
- This role will require the post holder to work in the community and provide care in people's homes
- Full driving licence and access to a car that can be used for work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
