Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Clinical Frailty Assistant

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Job summary

The post holder will provide support to the Frailty team by coordinating the necessary interventions to ensure the flow of the frailty service. They will work alongside the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure that effective admission to the FAU (Frailty Assessment Unit) and discharge planning are maintained in order to provide a smooth, timely patient flow and discharge from hospital. The role will also include support the team in completing the necessary clinical and administrative tasks to ensure patient flow within the frailty service.

Main duties of the job

They will be responsible for pro-actively facilitating the administrative components of admission and discharge to or from the FAU and completion of discharge documentation within their cohort of patients.

They must be able to work on their own and as part of a MDT.

The post holder will be expected to communicate with patients, their carer's and families about sensitive issues, using tact and diplomacy, ensuring a good understanding of frailty and care of older people.

Complex issues will be escalated to the Ageing and Health Coordinator and the Ageing and Health Lead Nurse

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues

Date posted

15 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,008 to £25,553 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-5372888

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of a team promoting the delivery of high quality, seamless, equitable and accessible care to patients and their families.

Makes sure that there is prompt initiation of investigations as per protocol to support the management of the patients by the medical and nursing staff in the clinical area.

Work unsupervised, undertaking initial assessment and agreed treatment modalities within defined care pathways, as well as undertaking work delegated by the frailty nurse specialists and senior clinical nurse specialists.

Collection, analysis and presentation of data related to patient outcomes etc

Liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team and provide feedback on patient progress and treatment

Prepare patients for treatment

Administration work to support the team

The role will enhance the timeous delivery of in-patient and out-patient care, working collaboratively as part of the front door team.

To provide a high quality of care to all adult patients identified as frail at the front door within a supportive and safe environment.

To act as an educational resource for staff and patients in all aspects of the management of care of the frail older adult.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of a team promoting the delivery of high quality, seamless, equitable and accessible care to patients and their families.

Makes sure that there is prompt initiation of investigations as per protocol to support the management of the patients by the medical and nursing staff in the clinical area.

Collection, analysis and presentation of data related to patient outcomes etc

Liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team and provide feedback on patient progress and treatment

Prepare patients for treatment

Administration work to support the team

The role will enhance the timeous delivery of in-patient and out-patient care, working collaboratively as part of the front door team.

To provide a high quality of care to all adult patients identified as frail at the front door within a supportive and safe environment.

To act as an educational resource for staff and patients in all aspects of the management of care of the frail older adult.

Person Specification

Education/ Professional

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care or relevant experience
Good basic education
Evidence of CPD

Desirable

Customer care training

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

Excellent knowledge of Frailty and the needs of older vulnerable adults
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Basic IT skills and knowledge of applications
Office / clerical skills
Basic knowledge of the NHS
Able to prioritise workload / time manage
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Organisational skills
Ability to create information systems
Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

Knowledge of medical terminology

Person Specification

Education/ Professional

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care or relevant experience
Good basic education
Evidence of CPD

Desirable

Customer care training

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

Excellent knowledge of Frailty and the needs of older vulnerable adults
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Basic IT skills and knowledge of applications
Office / clerical skills
Basic knowledge of the NHS
Able to prioritise workload / time manage
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Organisational skills
Ability to create information systems
Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

Knowledge of medical terminology

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)