Job summary To work as a specialist clinician within the CHFT Acute Frailty service. This is a rapidly developing service with the aim of providing a comprehensive geriatric assessment to frail patients presenting to the acute areas of CHFT. This is a challenging and exciting post working within an evolving integrated multidisciplinary team consisting of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, specialist nurses, consultants, nurse consultant, advanced clinical practitioners, coordinators, pharmacists and physician associates. You will have the opportunity to work in the emergency department, medical assessment unit, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and surgical departments. You will focus on the complex needs of frail patients and work within the multi-disciplinary team to deliver a holistic assessment which meets the individual needs of our patients with a focus on admission avoidance and reduction in length of stay. Main duties of the job To act as specialist clinician for the Acute Frailty Service within the Acute Medicine Work autonomously within Trust policies and professional practice, maintaining accurate and comprehensive up to date To manage own specialist caseload in these areas, demonstrating excellent skills in effective Provide and develop the core components of the specialist therapy role including clinical practice, management and Act as a clinical role model ensuring best practice in all To support the Team Leader in the day to day running of the Acute Frailty To support and advise in the wider MDT, and within CHFT on the delivery of excellent care of the frail To participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care for frail older To recognise the changes in patients conditions which require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate To clearly present the patients point of view, including promoting and protecting the interests and dignity of About us This is a challenging and exciting post working within an evolving integrated multidisciplinary team consisting of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, specialist nurses, consultants, nurse consultant, advanced clinical practitioners, coordinators, pharmacists and physician associates. You will have the opportunity to work in the emergency department, medical assessment unit, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and surgical departments. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 372-MED2353 Job locations HRI Acre Street Huddersfield HD33EA Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Duties To provide specialist therapy input and to support the care provision for patients with To effectively carry out a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment on frail patients presenting to CHFT. This must involve a truly holistic approach to assessments including aspects which may not traditionally fall in a therapists To assess, plan and implement specialist therapy interventions, ensuring that each patient has a coherent and comprehensive management plan. These plans will be developed with the patient and relatives/carer according to their needs and include referral to other disciplines and services, observing the principles of holistic Promotes and provide effective communication; with other professionals, patients, carers and with other care To maintain accurate, appropriate and concise patient records, involving documentation on electronic patient management To promote and provide relevant and clear information, education and advice for patients, carers and families, according to their Act as the patients advocate, supporting and promoting their involvement in decision To provide specialist advice and information to professional colleagues, patients, carers and the To take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk; ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no blame To establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and To be aware of team members skills / competency and be able to delegate tasks and skill share Act as an innovative and enthusiastic role model, providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational and professional Attend and participate in clinical meetings as required including providing feedback and disseminating information as appropriate To effectively manage a rapidly changing and complex caseload, demonstrating highly skilled prioritisation and To act within the Acute frailty service as a specialist resource providing advice for colleagues within the To work collaboratively with health and social care community and acute colleagues To ensure effective care pathways and transfers of To ensure a high standard of patient care is provided including implementing and reviewing clinical standards relevant to the work To work across a 7day service, working a variable shift pattern including weekends and bank To develop competencies participate in the respiratory on call service as Professional Duties Contribute to the development and implementation of protocols, procedures and guidelines. To give feedback on policies when required which may impact on the management of and care of frail To be actively involved in the maintenance of Clinical Act as a role model for quality patient care at all times, promoting the need for effective evidence based Act as patient advocate at all points of the care Work within the HCPC Code of Conduct at all Adhere to national, local and professional standards, guidance and directives relevant to the sphere of To provide and participate in clinical supervision as required. To support the development of other team To be responsible for the issue and safe use of equipment used in your area of work and to adhere to the appropriate service Contribute to the collection, analysis and dissemination of data as required for the To lead, develop and actively undertake clinical audit as To organise and participate in in-service training programmes ensuring appropriate training is To participate in the Trusts supervision process and peer review and maintain an up to date CPD portfolio including evidence of experiential learning, reflective practice and any relevant training or experience. This should demonstrate responsibility for maintaining own competency to To be responsible for the supervision and education of the undergraduate therapy Managerial Duties Be proactive in the development of the frailty service, supporting the Lead Nurse for the Acute Frailty Team and Head of the Acute Frailty Service. Generating new ideas and innovations to support the development of the Frailty service. Deputising for Lead Acute frailty Specialist Nurse as To recognize, prevent where possible, and manage areas of conflict, reporting to the Lead Acute frailty Specialist Nurse if unable to Initiate discussions with the lead nurse about any circumstances that could prevent the post holder or other staff fulfilling the requirements of the job To participate in the staff recruitment process Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Duties To provide specialist therapy input and to support the care provision for patients with To effectively carry out a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment on frail patients presenting to CHFT. This must involve a truly holistic approach to assessments including aspects which may not traditionally fall in a therapists To assess, plan and implement specialist therapy interventions, ensuring that each patient has a coherent and comprehensive management plan. These plans will be developed with the patient and relatives/carer according to their needs and include referral to other disciplines and services, observing the principles of holistic Promotes and provide effective communication; with other professionals, patients, carers and with other care To maintain accurate, appropriate and concise patient records, involving documentation on electronic patient management To promote and provide relevant and clear information, education and advice for patients, carers and families, according to their Act as the patients advocate, supporting and promoting their involvement in decision To provide specialist advice and information to professional colleagues, patients, carers and the To take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk; ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no blame To establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and To be aware of team members skills / competency and be able to delegate tasks and skill share Act as an innovative and enthusiastic role model, providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational and professional Attend and participate in clinical meetings as required including providing feedback and disseminating information as appropriate To effectively manage a rapidly changing and complex caseload, demonstrating highly skilled prioritisation and To act within the Acute frailty service as a specialist resource providing advice for colleagues within the To work collaboratively with health and social care community and acute colleagues To ensure effective care pathways and transfers of To ensure a high standard of patient care is provided including implementing and reviewing clinical standards relevant to the work To work across a 7day service, working a variable shift pattern including weekends and bank To develop competencies participate in the respiratory on call service as Professional Duties Contribute to the development and implementation of protocols, procedures and guidelines. To give feedback on policies when required which may impact on the management of and care of frail To be actively involved in the maintenance of Clinical Act as a role model for quality patient care at all times, promoting the need for effective evidence based Act as patient advocate at all points of the care Work within the HCPC Code of Conduct at all Adhere to national, local and professional standards, guidance and directives relevant to the sphere of To provide and participate in clinical supervision as required. To support the development of other team To be responsible for the issue and safe use of equipment used in your area of work and to adhere to the appropriate service Contribute to the collection, analysis and dissemination of data as required for the To lead, develop and actively undertake clinical audit as To organise and participate in in-service training programmes ensuring appropriate training is To participate in the Trusts supervision process and peer review and maintain an up to date CPD portfolio including evidence of experiential learning, reflective practice and any relevant training or experience. This should demonstrate responsibility for maintaining own competency to To be responsible for the supervision and education of the undergraduate therapy Managerial Duties Be proactive in the development of the frailty service, supporting the Lead Nurse for the Acute Frailty Team and Head of the Acute Frailty Service. Generating new ideas and innovations to support the development of the Frailty service. Deputising for Lead Acute frailty Specialist Nurse as To recognize, prevent where possible, and manage areas of conflict, reporting to the Lead Acute frailty Specialist Nurse if unable to Initiate discussions with the lead nurse about any circumstances that could prevent the post holder or other staff fulfilling the requirements of the job To participate in the staff recruitment process Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential Relevant Degree/Diploma Evidence of Postgraduate Training Clinical Educator Training Desirable Member of Professional Body Studied at Masters level or equivalent Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups Relevant Accredited Postgraduate Training Manual Handling Facilitator Knowledge, experience & expertise Essential Recent and extensive clinical experience working with frail patients. This should include assessments, complex and autonomous decision making and discharge planning Good Clinical Reasoning skills Evidence of CPD, self directed learning and Reflective Practice Experience in contributing to service improvements e.g. Audit, patient information etc Experience developing others Ability to assess risk on discharge and to put risk reduction measures in place Awareness of relevant Legislation, Local and National initiatives Understanding of Clinical Governance Critical Appraisal Skills Ability to maintain accurate and timely records Desirable Previous experience working at Band 6 leve Experience in contributing to service improvements Experience in dealing with complaints (e.g. diffusing complaint or investigating complaint) Communication & relationships Essential Teaching/Presentation skills eg, presenting in service training Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours Excellent Time Management skills Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and in difficult situations Recognises own limitations and have willingness to share and learn from others Ability to concentrate and work in stressful conditions requiring emotional demands Ability to identify and articulate own training needs Self motivated with ability to work independently and influence others Excellent Team Player Proven ability to work well in a team Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with routine situations Ability to organise own work and caseload and delegate appropriately Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential Relevant Degree/Diploma Evidence of Postgraduate Training Clinical Educator Training Desirable Member of Professional Body Studied at Masters level or equivalent Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups Relevant Accredited Postgraduate Training Manual Handling Facilitator Knowledge, experience & expertise Essential Recent and extensive clinical experience working with frail patients. This should include assessments, complex and autonomous decision making and discharge planning Good Clinical Reasoning skills Evidence of CPD, self directed learning and Reflective Practice Experience in contributing to service improvements e.g. Audit, patient information etc Experience developing others Ability to assess risk on discharge and to put risk reduction measures in place Awareness of relevant Legislation, Local and National initiatives Understanding of Clinical Governance Critical Appraisal Skills Ability to maintain accurate and timely records Desirable Previous experience working at Band 6 leve Experience in contributing to service improvements Experience in dealing with complaints (e.g. diffusing complaint or investigating complaint) Communication & relationships Essential Teaching/Presentation skills eg, presenting in service training Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours Excellent Time Management skills Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and in difficult situations Recognises own limitations and have willingness to share and learn from others Ability to concentrate and work in stressful conditions requiring emotional demands Ability to identify and articulate own training needs Self motivated with ability to work independently and influence others Excellent Team Player Proven ability to work well in a team Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with routine situations Ability to organise own work and caseload and delegate appropriately 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 Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Address HRI Acre Street Huddersfield HD33EA Employer's website https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)