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St Alban's Medical Centre

Frailty Nurse

The closing date is 17 October 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking a Frailty Nurse to work 22.5 hours per week across Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as part of our well-established Assessment and Care Team (AC Team).

Our AC Team support frail and housebound patients registered at our four practices as well as residents in Care Homes.

Main duties of the job

To provide a proactive approach for the populations of the four Practices in the Central Bournemouth Primary Care Network (PCN), deemed to be at risk of admission, with the aim of providing the support to remain independent at home and to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.

About us

We are a Primary Care Network comprised of four GP surgeries with 50,000 patients.

Our PCN-wide teams and services are based at East Way Clinic which operates as our network hub.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.33 to £18.66 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4120-25-0002

Job locations

26-28 St Alban's Crescent

Bournemouth

Dorset

BH8 9EW


St. Albans Medical Centre

East Way

Bournemouth

BH8 9PU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role is intended to be complementary to the existing general practice and community services, and to address a perceived gap in the support of people who may not have immediate nursing, medical and therapeutic needs but would benefit from regular assessment. The purpose of which would be to screen for common age-related conditions, provide advice on accessing preventative services and build confidence with self-management.

A complete job description with main duties and responsibilities is available in the attached document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role is intended to be complementary to the existing general practice and community services, and to address a perceived gap in the support of people who may not have immediate nursing, medical and therapeutic needs but would benefit from regular assessment. The purpose of which would be to screen for common age-related conditions, provide advice on accessing preventative services and build confidence with self-management.

A complete job description with main duties and responsibilities is available in the attached document.

Person Specification

Other attributes

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including being fluent in English.

Desirable

  • Familiar with SystmOne

Experience

Essential

  • Familiar with DNAR forms and processes.
  • Communicating with families and professionals.
  • Vaccinations.
  • Observations and vital signs monitoring.

Desirable

  • Working with older patients in the community or in primary care.
  • Chronic disease reviews.
  • Writing patient care plans.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Adult Nursing Registration
  • Phlebotomy
  • Driving licence and own vehicle
Person Specification

Other attributes

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including being fluent in English.

Desirable

  • Familiar with SystmOne

Experience

Essential

  • Familiar with DNAR forms and processes.
  • Communicating with families and professionals.
  • Vaccinations.
  • Observations and vital signs monitoring.

Desirable

  • Working with older patients in the community or in primary care.
  • Chronic disease reviews.
  • Writing patient care plans.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Adult Nursing Registration
  • Phlebotomy
  • Driving licence and own vehicle

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St Alban's Medical Centre

Address

26-28 St Alban's Crescent

Bournemouth

Dorset

BH8 9EW


Employer's website

https://stalbansmc.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Alban's Medical Centre

Address

26-28 St Alban's Crescent

Bournemouth

Dorset

BH8 9EW


Employer's website

https://stalbansmc.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

PCN Manager

Romany Ross

romany.ross@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

07493812149

Details

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.33 to £18.66 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4120-25-0002

Job locations

26-28 St Alban's Crescent

Bournemouth

Dorset

BH8 9EW


St. Albans Medical Centre

East Way

Bournemouth

BH8 9PU


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