Frailty CNS | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 January 2026 |
| Location: | Westcliff on Sea, SS0 7DF |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7483776/390-SUR-SO-8350 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Frailty Team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Southend Site.
The successful applicant willjointhe existing Frailty Teamtoprovideexpert advice, assessment and plans of care for frail patients withinvarious departments and ward areas.
We are looking for an experienced Nurse/Allied Health Professional who is highly motivated and who has a commitment to the delivery of high quality and safe care to our frail patients. You will beorganisedand able toprioritiseyour own workload. You will be able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels of theorganisationand have excellent leadership skills.
For further details, contact ; Louisa Brown, Lead Nurse for Frailty, via email, louisa.brown3@nhs.net or phone: 0300 4437760.
Perform comprehensive assessment of the needs of frail elderly patients.
You will utilise a range of assessment skills including history taking, interpreting laboratory results,imagingand physical examination, within the boundaries of the role and personal competencies. Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to the changing health needs. Liaise with the DME Senior & Consultants colleagues / Other speciality teams, where necessary to ensure safe andappropriate plansin place.
Management plans may include non-medical prescribing.
Attend Emergency Department/assessment areas to identify & assess patients suitable for transfer to the Frailty unit or Elderly Short Stay Unit (ESSU).
Demonstrate Advanced Clinical Skills in assessment &/or diagnosis &/or treatment including non-medical prescribing.
Involve patients and carers/relativesin theplanning and delivery of care and development of services.
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to on-going care needs and discharge planning.
Establish andmaintaineffective communication with patients and carers/relatives, and professionals across health and social services.
Represent the Frailty Team at weekly MDTs both in person and in virtual meetings.
This role involves regular / daily direct patient care, of whom may have acute and complex health needs.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
This advert closes on Thursday 25 Dec 2025