Main area: Community
Grade Band: 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (You will be expected to work on a shift pattern that incorporates the following shifts; Early 7am - 3pm, Late; 2pm - 10pm, and occasional Twilight shift 4pm - 12am)
Job ref: 828-PROVIDE3351
Employer: Provide CIC
Employer type: NHS
Site: Kestrel House
Town: Chelmsford
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 30/01/2025 23:59
Clinical Frailty Specialist
Band 7
Job overview
The clinical frailty specialist will be responsible for providing the delivery of evidence-based and clinically effective practice within the community to facilitate step down from the acute hospitals and step up from the community. To promote effective self-management of patients preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving quality of life and to actively identify patients who would benefit from an admission to the virtual ward.
The post holder should be an experienced community nurse, with diagnostic and consultation skills and non-medical prescriber, who will act within their professional boundaries, providing care for the presenting patient, from initial history taking through to treatment. They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of the patients.
Main duties of the job
1. To be responsible for the efficient management of the Mid Essex Frailty Virtual Ward (hub) when allocated to this role.
2. To undertake comprehensive geriatric assessments for patients under the care of the Frailty Virtual Ward and formulate personalised management plans in collaboration with the MDT.
3. To work with others in setting up guidelines for all clinical practice within own professional scope.
4. To assist medical staff by ensuring patients' conditions are reported on as necessary and medical instructions are conveyed to patients, carers, and staff as appropriate.
5. To assist in the continued implementation of a multidisciplinary service, whilst working as part of the virtual frailty ward.
6. Undertake risk assessments to manage risk appropriately, ensuring that the team follows recommendations accordingly.
7. Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments as required.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
* Current NMC registration
* Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
* Evidence of achievement of Advanced Skills in Clinical Assessment Module
* Management education development, including in supervision/teaching/team management
* Studied at Masters level or equivalent
* Qualified Independent Prescriber / willingness to attend training
* Relevant nursing degree or equivalent community qualification
* ACP accredited course
Work Related Knowledge & Experience
* At least 3 years community experience
* Minimum 5 years post registration experience
* Extensive experience of working with people with complex frailty
* Commitment to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience of inter-agency working
* Experience of effective multi-professional collaborative working
* Ability to manage staff, conflict and difficult situations and to challenge and support others appropriately and assertively.
Skills and Aptitudes
* Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
* Able to deliver clinical supervision to junior staff.
* The ability to innovate and motivate
* The ability to lead, manage and work as a team member
* The ability to undertake mentorship/preceptorship
* Able to demonstrate empathy with staff, clients, carers, families and other colleagues - ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written including an ability to write patient and service reports
* Ability to analyse and interpret information and data and make swift and sound judgements and decisions
* Competent in use of IT systems e.g. Excel, Word, Citrex, System 1
Circumstances
* This role will require the post holder to work in the community and provide care in people’s homes
* Full driving licence and access to a car that can be used for work
Closing Date: Provide reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time or bring forward the closing date should it have an overwhelming response. We therefore encourage an early application to ensure consideration for this post.
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