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Frailty Enhanced Practitioner, Basingstoke
Client: Hampshire Hospitals NHS
Location: Basingstoke
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 2e782c6c14ea
Job Views: 78
Posted: 18.02.2025
Expiry Date: 04.04.2025
Job Description:
Job overview
The successful candidate will work within the Frailty Team in the fast-paced Emergency Department, Acute Assessment Unit and potentially support South-Central Ambulance Falls/Frailty Car project. Frailty Specialists are the role models of exceptional, appropriate and compassionate care of older people living with frailty.
The post is open to Allied Health or Nursing professionals who can demonstrate the skills to assess a patient’s physical, cognitive and social ability to remain at home or put plans in place to meet any acute or long-term needs.
Main duties of the job
The frailty team works very closely with our community partners and are actively involved in the Hampshire Together programme. We expect that this role will work flexibly across hospital, community and ambulance services in line with the evolving integrated care strategy.
What we look for:
* A passion for older adults
* An understanding of the unique challenges someone living with frailty faces, especially when acutely unwell
* Someone who values working as part of a close virtual multidisciplinary team
* Previous experience with older adults or those with complex needs
* Advanced assessment and care planning skills using a holistic approach
* A willingness and ability to work “hands-on” in all aspects of patient assessment and care
* Completed or looking to complete post-graduate education related to Frailty
Working for our organisation
What we offer:
* Comprehensive multidisciplinary working in a supportive environment, linking closely with the Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Community Frailty teams
* The opportunity to develop a holistic approach to patient care in front door working, with Senior Nursing, Therapy and Medical support.
* Regular shifts as part of the falls and frailty admission avoidance pathway in the community
* Opportunities to participate and lead on quality improvement projects in Frailty.
* Flexible working hours, training opportunities and support with other aspects to aid career progression within your profession.
* Wessex Competency Framework for frailty
About the trust:
The vision at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to provide outstanding care for every patient. We serve a population of nearly 600,000 people across Hampshire and West Berkshire as well as some people who access our specialist services from across the country.
Created in January 2012, the Foundation Trust prioritises the provision of exceptional, compassionate care delivered by the valued staff working in a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. HHFT employs circa 6,000 people and had a turnover of £382m in 17/18.
Four core values (CARE) Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Encourage are in place to support four clear objectives: provide outstanding care of patients, empower all members of staff, ensure sustainable growth, and innovate for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part-time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
* Evidence of post-grad learning in area of expertise
* Qualification in leadership, education or service development
Experience and Knowledge
* Evidence of significant post-registration clinical work with older adults living with frailty
* Experience of change management
Skills and Abilities
* Advanced communication skills
* Evidence of ability to perform multidisciplinary tasks
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