Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical nurse specialist to join the evolving Frailty Team. The Frailty Team currently provide an in-reach service into the Emergency Departments (ED) at both our St Mary's and Charing Cross hospitals, assessing patients using a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) framework, with the aim of admission avoidance. The service is looking to expand its service by providing rapid access clinics for complex case management and admission avoidance.
The successful applicant will have experience working with frail patients, ideally within specific frailty services. The role will involve specialist assessments that encompass both nursing and therapy skills to best meet the needs of this complex cohort of patients. Most importantly, the successful applicant will have a passion for older people's care.
Please note that this position requires the successful applicant to be able to cover both the St Mary's and Charing Cross sites. Currently the service does not operate at weekends and bank holidays. This is subject to change as the service expands.
Previous applicants are kindly advised not to reapply.
Main duties of the job
- Working as a clinical nurse specialist facilitate efficient, effective, and co-ordinated assessment and treatment of frail elderly medical patients primarily within the emergency department and other front door pathways including acute assessment areas and rapid access clinics.
- Provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in line with local and national targets.
- The post holder will provide specialist nursing care and support and deputise for their line manager in the management of their clinical speciality. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in a variety of settings.
- To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and to provide cover for any area specified acting as professional role model providing direct and indirect clinical care, teaching and research.
- There may be weekend and Bank Holiday cover expected as part of the role. You must be able to work at both the Charing Cross and St Mary's sites according to the needs of the service.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nursing
- Registration with NMC
Experience
Essential
- Significant and relevant post registration experience, at Band 6 or above, in elderly medicine or the frailty specific services including urgent community response.
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Experience in audits
Desirable
- Experience assessing patients using a CGA framework
- Experience of managing and running clinics
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning through comprehensive patient assessments for risk factors and early signs of illness
- Actively monitor the effectiveness of chosen therapeutic interventions
- IT literate
- Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
- Ability to motivate self and others
Desirable
- Use of quality improvement methodology
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nursing
- Registration with NMC
Experience
Essential
- Significant and relevant post registration experience, at Band 6 or above, in elderly medicine or the frailty specific services including urgent community response.
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Experience in audits
Desirable
- Experience assessing patients using a CGA framework
- Experience of managing and running clinics
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning through comprehensive patient assessments for risk factors and early signs of illness
- Actively monitor the effectiveness of chosen therapeutic interventions
- IT literate
- Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
- Ability to motivate self and others
Desirable
- Use of quality improvement methodology
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).
