Specialist Frailty Practitioner

Job title:

Specialist Frailty Practitioner

Company

NHS

Job description

Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.We currently have a Band 6 vacancy on our busy friendly virtual frailty unit at Newham Hospital andare looking to appoint a passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated Band 6 Nurse who is ready to take the next step and develop their leadership and management skills.If you have been working as a senior band 5/6 within older people services, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.Main duties of the job

• The post holder will act as a role model for the junior team members in the delivery of high-quality patient centred care. They will work closely with the clinical lead for the service to provide comprehensive assessment and therapeutic services to older people in their homes.
• The post holder will work within the NMC Code, trust policies, guidance, and procedures to ensure safe working practice.

We offer a structured orientation and on-going support and guidance. There are many opportunities to extend you knowledge and staff are supported and encouraged to attend both in house and external courses/training. We also have a dedicated PDN for the area. * As well as supporting our staff’s professional development we offer a new Well-being space, outside areas including designated garden areas as well as fitness classes including a running group. Each of our departments also have wellbeing champions.About usBarts 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.Date posted16 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number259-6940454NUHJob locationsNewham University HospitalLondonE13 8SLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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.For more information please contact:-Dezerree BerryClinical Lead, Frailty Virtual Ward[email protected]https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/shapeyourstory-nuh Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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.For more information please contact:-Dezerree BerryClinical Lead, Frailty Virtual Ward[email protected]https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/shapeyourstory-nuhPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Valid NMC Registration

Desirable

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Valid NMC Registration

ExperienceEssential

• At least three years relevant post-registration clinical practice experience
• Experience working in the care of older people and those living with frailty

KnowledgeEssential

• Knowledge in CGA, frailty and care of the elderly

SkillsEssential

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of an effective multi- disciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Moving and Handling
• Ability to prioritize clinical work effectively Can show a non-judgmental approach to patient care
• Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines

OtherEssential

• Personal and people development
• Ability to undertake teaching and sharing knowledge
• Ability to support and supervise learners in practice such as student nurses, student therapists and medical students
• Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to improve current job performance
• Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
• Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement and or development
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the hospital
• The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Ability to treat everyone with whom s/he comes into contact with dignity and respect
• Ability to identify and take action when own or other’s undermines equality and diversity
• Computer literate
• Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Valid NMC Registration

Desirable

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Valid NMC Registration

ExperienceEssential

• At least three years relevant post-registration clinical practice experience
• Experience working in the care of older people and those living with frailty

KnowledgeEssential

• Knowledge in CGA, frailty and care of the elderly

SkillsEssential

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of an effective multi- disciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Moving and Handling
• Ability to prioritize clinical work effectively Can show a non-judgmental approach to patient care
• Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines

OtherEssential

• Personal and people development
• Ability to undertake teaching and sharing knowledge
• Ability to support and supervise learners in practice such as student nurses, student therapists and medical students
• Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to improve current job performance
• Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them
• Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement and or development
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the hospital
• The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Ability to treat everyone with whom s/he comes into contact with dignity and respect
• Ability to identify and take action when own or other’s undermines equality and diversity
• Computer literate
• Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others

Expected salary

£42939 – 50697 per year

Location

East London

Job date

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 07:31:03 GMT

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