Job summary Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of frail patients? Join our dynamic and dedicated Frailty Intervention Team as a Band 6 Nurse About the Role: As a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a crucial role in delivering top-notch patient care. Your efforts will focus on implementing evidence-based improvements to identify frailty early and mitigate associated risks. Key Responsibilities: Proactive Case Finding: Identify patients living with frailty within urgent and emergency care settings. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: Develop thorough assessments to understand each patient's unique needs. Discharge Planning: Initiate and manage discharge plans, including social care packages, fast track, end-of-life care, and rapid discharges, all aimed at avoiding unnecessary hospital stays If you are enthusiastic, highly motivated, and passionate about improving care for frail patients, we would love to hear from you Join us in our mission to provide the highest quality patient care and support. Apply now and be a part of something truly special ? Main duties of the job Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you. Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us. Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 214-UEC-7080420 Job locations Kings Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton in Ashfield NG174JL Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Excellent communication and time management skills Ability to change, manage and motivate others Knowledge of audit and research Specialist knowledge of frailty developed through significant experience or a diploma in frailty or has a willingness to work towards. Knowledge in assessing the needs of patients with complex health and social care needs Desirable Understanding of frailty in same day urgent care. Qualifications Essential First level registered nurse. First degree Teaching qualification Desirable Masters degree Community nursing experience Experience in HCOP Further Training Essential Mandatory update Postgraduate diploma or willingness to work towards Ability to travel between all sites Computer skills. Desirable ECDL Experience Essential Significant experience as a registered nurse Knowledge and experience of intermediate care services. Evidence of multidisciplinary working Desirable Knowledge of the legislation for discharge processes In depth knowledge of continuing health and social care policies Policy writing and interpretations. Change management skills. Recent participation in clinical audit and / or research project. Understanding of frailty and frailty syndromes Contractual Requirements Essential Continued professional development. Demonstrate professionalism and patient advocacy Ability to work flexibly within the hours of the department or to meet the demands of the service Person Specification Knowledge Essential Excellent communication and time management skills Ability to change, manage and motivate others Knowledge of audit and research Specialist knowledge of frailty developed through significant experience or a diploma in frailty or has a willingness to work towards. Knowledge in assessing the needs of patients with complex health and social care needs Desirable Understanding of frailty in same day urgent care. Qualifications Essential First level registered nurse. First degree Teaching qualification Desirable Masters degree Community nursing experience Experience in HCOP Further Training Essential Mandatory update Postgraduate diploma or willingness to work towards Ability to travel between all sites Computer skills. Desirable ECDL Experience Essential Significant experience as a registered nurse Knowledge and experience of intermediate care services. Evidence of multidisciplinary working Desirable Knowledge of the legislation for discharge processes In depth knowledge of continuing health and social care policies Policy writing and interpretations. Change management skills. Recent participation in clinical audit and / or research project. Understanding of frailty and frailty syndromes Contractual Requirements Essential Continued professional development. Demonstrate professionalism and patient advocacy Ability to work flexibly within the hours of the department or to meet the demands of the service 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). Employer details Employer name Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Kings Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton in Ashfield NG174JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)