Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a qualified and highly motivated registered nurse to join the expanding Elderly virtual ward team to deliver frailty in reach into A+E and to support the development of a front door frailty same day assessment unit.
The successful post holder will work as a dynamic and proactive specialist nurse within our very successful and developing Integrated Frailty service. The service operates over 7 days and provides the frail population of Bradford the benefit of a holistic Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment.
You will be based at St Lukes Hospital, leading a team delivering urgent care response, same day care and discharge to assess.
As a team member you will be part of a friendly, supportive, and professional integrated team which comprises of Geriatricians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Co-ordinators, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Pharmacists, Social services, and Community services.
Whilst high quality patient care is at the forefront of our decision making, we are also enthusiastic about welcoming new ideas of working and service improvement enabling the successful candidate to take an active role in the ever-changing development of our service and providing an opportunity to develop personal leadership skills and professional development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for leading and managing a clinical team day to day, delegating work to staff, support the development of nurse/therapy led initiatives and developing seamless and integrated care pathways between acute wards and primary care, in liaison with clinicians in partner organisations.
The post is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, responsible for the delivery of specialised nursing/therapy skills within the interface of virtual ward/front door frailty. The post holder is accountable for their own actions without direct supervision overseeing a complex caseload (clinical time 60%) The post holder will act as a role model for staff within the EVW/FDF service.
Responsible for staff management and supervisory responsibility for Nursing/therapy, support, and administration staff within the EVW/FSF service.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
- RN 1st level Degree
- Extensive post registration experience
- Extensive knowledge of community and primary care pathways
- It is essential that you have a full UK driving license and have a car available for work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
- RN 1st level Degree
- Extensive post registration experience
- Extensive knowledge of community and primary care pathways
- It is essential that you have a full UK driving license and have a car available for work.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in relevant clinical speciality - Frailty
- Substantial experience of working with the elderly
- Recent relevant experience in service improvement and design
Desirable
- Evidence of demonstratable experience of leading others Evidence of relevant training in leadership and management skills
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Evidence of communicating in complex situations to all levels of staff and service users
- Competent IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant knowledge and skills in Frailty
- Excellent organisational/ delegation/ prioritisation skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of local/ national initiatives/ strategies relating to frailty
Qualifications
Essential
- RN 1st level degree
- Current NMC registration
- Qualification in teaching
other
Essential
- Car owner/Driver available for work
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in relevant clinical speciality - Frailty
- Substantial experience of working with the elderly
- Recent relevant experience in service improvement and design
Desirable
- Evidence of demonstratable experience of leading others Evidence of relevant training in leadership and management skills
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Evidence of communicating in complex situations to all levels of staff and service users
- Competent IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant knowledge and skills in Frailty
- Excellent organisational/ delegation/ prioritisation skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of local/ national initiatives/ strategies relating to frailty
Qualifications
Essential
- RN 1st level degree
- Current NMC registration
- Qualification in teaching
other
Essential
- Car owner/Driver available for work
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).
