Job summary
We are seeking to appoint 3 full-time Specialist Nurse with experience in the field of frailty to join our wonderful team based at Whipps Cross Hospital. The role will support the growth of the current frailty services and the roll out of the new Frailty Virtual Ward.
A key part of this role will be providing Comprehensive Geriatric assessment to patients on the Virtual Frailty Ward, working alongside our MDT. A key part of this role will be providing Comprehensive Geriatric assessment to patients on the Virtual Frailty Ward, working alongside our MDT.
You will contribute to the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment & management of our patients , working closely with our multidisciplinary team. We also operate a Post Discharge Frailty Support Service which offers nurse led telephone follow up to prevent re-admission/re-attendance. We also support our Geriatricians in our Frailty Clinics. So as you can see, there's lots to do & get involved in and no 2 days are ever the same. You will work as part of a Frailty Specialist Nursing team and gain experience working in each of the frailty services we provide.
Main duties of the job
It is imperative that Barts Health NHS Trust, as a key health care partner in East London, leads the way in revolutionizing integrated care for frail older people and creates a interface services that not only best meet patient needs, but also add value in supporting patients and their careers transitioning from community to secondary care and back. The Virtual Frailty CNS will work across secondary care and the community interface and be supported by a Frailty SHO and work under the supervision of a Consultant Geriatrician on a day to day basis.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or equivalent
- Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent
- Evidence of training in capacity/DOLS/managing long term health conditions
- BSc or working towards Knowledge of other agencies obligations and hospital discharge processes.
Desirable
- Physical Assessment Course
- Post Graduate Certificate in Older Peoples Care
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Experience of managing and co-ordinating complex discharges
- Experience as Sister/Charge Nurse
- Fulfils KSF outline for Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6) in this or comparable specialist area
- Post registration experience including recent experience within the acute setting
- Demonstrable understanding of guidance and legislation relating to community health services, statutory social care duties as they impact on admission avoidance and discharge.
Desirable
- Experience of working in both community and acute settings.
- Experience of working in Emergency Department setting.
- Experience of working as part of a frailty team.
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of Elderly Medicine, Frailty including dementia, safeguarding and use of GCA.
- Knowledge of the mental capacity act
- Expert knowledge of discharge processes from the acute setting.
- Knowledge of governance and quality assurance systems
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
- Demonstrates a greater understanding of learning needs and evidence of facilitations skills
- Models excellent clinical skills and is able to implement these in practice
- Advanced assessment skills and care planning skills.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information.
- Ability to co-ordinate and work across professional teams and boundaries
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessments undertaken and risks identified.
Desirable
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Car Driver
Other
Essential
- Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues
- Ability to identify deteriorating patients and take appropriate action
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or equivalent
- Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent
- Evidence of training in capacity/DOLS/managing long term health conditions
- BSc or working towards Knowledge of other agencies obligations and hospital discharge processes.
Desirable
- Physical Assessment Course
- Post Graduate Certificate in Older Peoples Care
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Experience of managing and co-ordinating complex discharges
- Experience as Sister/Charge Nurse
- Fulfils KSF outline for Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6) in this or comparable specialist area
- Post registration experience including recent experience within the acute setting
- Demonstrable understanding of guidance and legislation relating to community health services, statutory social care duties as they impact on admission avoidance and discharge.
Desirable
- Experience of working in both community and acute settings.
- Experience of working in Emergency Department setting.
- Experience of working as part of a frailty team.
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of Elderly Medicine, Frailty including dementia, safeguarding and use of GCA.
- Knowledge of the mental capacity act
- Expert knowledge of discharge processes from the acute setting.
- Knowledge of governance and quality assurance systems
Skills
Essential
- Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
- Demonstrates a greater understanding of learning needs and evidence of facilitations skills
- Models excellent clinical skills and is able to implement these in practice
- Advanced assessment skills and care planning skills.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information.
- Ability to co-ordinate and work across professional teams and boundaries
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Ability to record and report back accurately and fully on patient assessments undertaken and risks identified.
Desirable
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Car Driver
Other
Essential
- Can demonstrate a knowledge of current and emerging health care issues
- Ability to identify deteriorating patients and take appropriate action
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures.
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
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).
