Job summary
Fancy a new challenge? Are you someone who is dynamic & a positive team member that is passionate about patient care?
We're looking for a Frailty Nurse to join our innovative Rural Warwickshire North Primary Care Network.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated Registered Nurse, working closely with & under the direction of the Community Matrons provide appropriate services to people who are moderately/severely frail & have long term conditions.
This role is integral to the assessment of patient frailty levels & assisting with review of patients to allow the best access to care required for their support.
You will be an autonomous practitioner who holds a delegated responsibility for a defined caseload.
Were looking for someone who is adaptable, has a flexible can-do attitude with a passion for excellence & ability to work well both on their own & as part of a team.
This is a community-based role, applicants must have a full driving license & access to a vehicle on a daily basis.
Main duties of the job
As a Frailty Nurse and Lead you will:
- Work in partnership with other health professionals, supporting housebound & care home residents to provide holistic patient care.
- Support the virtual ward pathway, providing care to patients accessing the Virtual Ward frailty pathway.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge, advanced analytical & practical skills.
- Participate in MDT meetings to discuss & feedback regarding patients that the Frailty Nurse has supported.
- Have high level communication/interpersonal skills to negotiate & establish collaborative partnerships with patients & care professionals.
- Have enthusiasm & the ability to use your own initiative are essential.
- Participate in education & staff development, actively participate in regular supervision & appraisals.
Think you could rise to the challenge?
Full time 37.5 hours, distributed as below:
- 0.5 will be Frailty Nurse
- 0.5 will be Frailty Lead (Management)
About us
We are a Primary Care Network (PCN) of six practices working together with a range of local providers, including primary care, community services, social care, and the voluntary sector, to offer more personalized, coordinated health and social care to their local populations.
Our PCN comprises of 49,348 patients over the six practices
The aims of a networks are to:
Protect, improve, and extend local General Practice through greater organisational scale to provide convenient high quality, comprehensive and integrated services.
Enhance the skills and flexibility of the General Practice workforce to meet population and service needs with programmes of continuing professional development.
Work and collaborate with others to innovate in service provision, building on new technologies and recognising lifestyle choices of service users in the way in which they wish to access care.
Our PCN comprises of 49,348 patients over the six practices
Hazelwood Group Practice
27 Parkfield Road, Coleshill B46 3LD
Pear Tree Surgery
28 Meadow Close, Kingsbury, Tamworth B78 2NR
Dordon and Polesworth Group Practice
162 Long Street, Dordon, Tamworth B45 1QA
Satis House Medical Practice
10 Birmingham Road, Water Orton B46 1TH
Hartshill Health Centre
Sidhu Close,Hartshill,Nuneaton,Warwickshire,CV10 0GQ
Camp Hill Surgery
Ramsden Avenue, Nuneaton CV10 9EB
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
JOB PURPOSE
- To work within the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams under the direction of the Community Matrons providing appropriate services to people who are moderately/severely frail and have long term conditions.
- To assess the health needs of designated clients and plan, implement andevaluate programmes of care in response to identified need.
- To contribute to the public health role within the team.
KEY RESULT AREAS
- To visit clients who meet the Frailty Nursing criteria within their usual place of residence (care homes and/or the clients own home) and undertake designated duties.
- To assess for and identify the health needs of patients who are frail and who may have a long-term condition using single assessment process.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care to address the identified needs of patients identified as being frail and/or those with long-term conditions.
- To support the development of patients individual Personal Health and Social Care Plans.
- Develop disease specific patient information and education to support patients self care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
JOB PURPOSE
- To work within the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams under the direction of the Community Matrons providing appropriate services to people who are moderately/severely frail and have long term conditions.
- To assess the health needs of designated clients and plan, implement andevaluate programmes of care in response to identified need.
- To contribute to the public health role within the team.
KEY RESULT AREAS
- To visit clients who meet the Frailty Nursing criteria within their usual place of residence (care homes and/or the clients own home) and undertake designated duties.
- To assess for and identify the health needs of patients who are frail and who may have a long-term condition using single assessment process.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care to address the identified needs of patients identified as being frail and/or those with long-term conditions.
- To support the development of patients individual Personal Health and Social Care Plans.
- Develop disease specific patient information and education to support patients self care.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to engage and communicate with patient, carers, health professionals both face to face and over the telephone
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Motivated and enthusiastic to support patients and their carers to maximise their health and wellbeing
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- Professional approach
- Ability to work flexibly including weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working
- Excellent organisational skills
- IT literate - including Word and Excel
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable nursing experience across a variety of settings
- Experience of delivering patient education and promoting self directed care
- Experience of working with clients with long term conditions
- Experience of working independently
- Experience of identifying, assessing and implementing care for frail patients
Desirable
- Community nursing experience
- Experience of health behaviour change and/or health and wellbeing programmes
- Experience in coaching and behavioural change techniques
- Experience of providing Admin support
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Nursing degree/diploma
- Evidence of meeting PREP Requirements
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- Male catheterisation
- Syringe driver use
- Ear syringing
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to engage and communicate with patient, carers, health professionals both face to face and over the telephone
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Motivated and enthusiastic to support patients and their carers to maximise their health and wellbeing
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- Professional approach
- Ability to work flexibly including weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working
- Excellent organisational skills
- IT literate - including Word and Excel
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable nursing experience across a variety of settings
- Experience of delivering patient education and promoting self directed care
- Experience of working with clients with long term conditions
- Experience of working independently
- Experience of identifying, assessing and implementing care for frail patients
Desirable
- Community nursing experience
- Experience of health behaviour change and/or health and wellbeing programmes
- Experience in coaching and behavioural change techniques
- Experience of providing Admin support
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Nursing degree/diploma
- Evidence of meeting PREP Requirements
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- Male catheterisation
- Syringe driver use
- Ear syringing
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).
