An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our Frailty Assessment Service as a band 6 Nurse Practitioner. The role involves completing a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for individuals attending the Emergency Department and Frailty Assessment Unit, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes for patients. The successful candidate will need to work within this fast-paced environment, with support from a team of COTE consultants to make swift decisions regarding admission avoidance, taking a positive risk-taking approach.
Additional contract details: End date - week ending 15th March 2026
Additional working pattern details: Including weekends and bank holidays
To undertake complex clinical assessments with the support of the consultants and wider multidisciplinary team, to evaluate and make clinical decisions regarding patient care and discharge pathways. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and liaise with the multidisciplinary team, patient relatives, and primary care partners. The candidate will be required to work towards completing a physical assessment qualification. The post holder must demonstrate a flexible approach as the demands of the role may change depending on the service's needs.
We take pride in placing people at the center of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognize and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities, and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as a generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition, and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
The Frailty team is always motivated, resilient, strong, and strives to deliver the best care. We encourage staff development and foster a positive culture.
* Undertake, with the support of the multidisciplinary team, a comprehensive geriatric assessment, including taking a medical history, making a diagnosis, planning/evaluating care and interventions, and making recommendations for appropriate and timely discharge/transfer from the hospital through effective communication with primary care and the independent sector.
* Communicate and actively participate in any multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings to aid patient care and treatment sessions.
* Communicate effectively with patients and carers, potentially complex, sensitive, or distressing information to provide patient-centered care.
* Ability to disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately, such as the explanation of why intervention is needed and palliative care.
* Lead and deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely as appropriate.
* Be a visible and accessible presence throughout the service, acting as a role model to other care professionals to support them in managing complex interventions using a variety of approaches to decision-making.
* Adhere to all trust policies and procedures and the professional code of conduct.
* Administer medication and treatment following the Trust Procedure for Ordering, Prescribing, and Administration of Medical Guidelines (POPAM), e.g., administration of intravenous medication when required.
* Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records. Input and retrieve patient information from computer-based systems in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
* Maintain patient and public expectations of the service by working towards meeting local and national health targets.
* Support the clinical area, ensuring adherence to protocols, policies, and procedures. Assist with service delivery to the agreed standard, meeting organizational and national targets.
* Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to deliver an evidence-based service.
* Be willing to work towards completion of Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning for Practice short course (PACR).
* Participate in mentorship, supervision, and educational programs for students and other junior members of the team.
Additional Contact Details:
Lauran Evans 07826 834476
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