This exciting new post will be working in a newly established Frailty service at the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust. This role is part of a key development in delivering specialised hyperacute Frailty input to older patients living with Frailty presenting to ED. The post holder will be included in the 7 day working. The successful candidate will deliver direct patient care to patients across Urgent and Emergency Care as part of the GEMS (Geriatric Emergency Medicine Service) team and contribute in the delivery of timely, specialist input to patients with Frailty. This is a full time Band 3 post working in a newly established Frailty service at the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust. This role is part of a key development in delivering specialised frailty input to frail, older patients presenting to ED. The successful candidate will work across Urgent and Emergency Care within the GEMS team and contribute in the delivery of timely, specialist input to frail patients; effecting appropriate admission avoidance and early, pro-active CGA for patients who may need admission to appropriate wards. The post holder may be included in the 7 day working as required. The post holder will work as an effective team member and carry out a range of specific activities in support of registered nurses, involving delivering direct care of patients with Frailty. North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system – consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS’s, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Professional and Clinical Responsibilities Maintain and improve the patient’s mobility using appropriate equipment and handling techniques. Assist the patient to be as comfortable as possible, i.e., help with moving and positioning the patient using appropriate equipment. Assist with checking pain levels and requesting pain relieving medication on patient’s behalf. Involve the patient in shared decision-making and obtain their consent before undertaking nursing procedures. Prepare appropriately for the activity to be undertaken. Support and encourage the patient to meet their own health and wellbeing needs. Care Activities Work co-operatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team, helping nursing, and other clinical staff in routine work associated with patient care. Support qualified nurses in the implementation of programmes of care within the limits of the Healthcare Assistant’s knowledge and competence. Provide comfort, reassurance, and support to patients and/or their carers if anxious or distressed. Assist with essential patient care, e.g., making beds, sorting clean linen, distributing menu cards, helping patients to complete menu cards, ensuring patient areas are kept clean and tidy etc. Independence and Personal Care Assist patients to become as independent as possible by giving the appropriate level of support as delegated and under supervision. Maintain patients’ personal and oral hygiene, e.g. help with dressing/undressing, giving bed baths. Help patients to move and assist with pressure area care / awareness of SSKIN bundle. Documents patient care, which is countersigned by registered staff. Escort patients to other departments, including observation where intravenous infusions or oxygen are being administered. Chaperone patients. Have a basic understanding of special dietary needs and implications for the patient’s condition. Ensure adequate hydration and nutritional intake – including feeding patients. Record accurately intake and output, e.g., food and fluid charts, informing registered staff where deficit is observed. Record routine observations as designated by the nurse in charge (following training and having been assessed as competent, e.g. TPR and BP, urinalysis, ECG, blood glucose monitoring). Assist patients to access and use appropriate toilet facilities, ensuring privacy and dignity are maintained. Alert trained staff promptly of changes in the patient’s condition or any possible risks. Training and Procedures Carry out training of clinical procedure as required under supervision and where service requires. Complete and record routine vital signs as designated by unregistered staff (following training and having been assessed as competent, e.g., TPR, BP, AVPU, oxygen saturation, ECG, blood glucose monitoring, venepuncture and cannulation). Completion of simple wound dressings, cannula, and catheter removal. Alert registered staff promptly of changes in the patient’s condition or any potential risks.