Frailty Nurse

Two Harbours Healthcare Ltd

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Job summary

Frailty Nurse required to join an expanding well established community team working to improve care for our frailer patients. All the practices in Weymouth & Portland are working together to provide this service.

The Frailty Nurse will join a small team consisting of 2 GPs and 5 Frailty Practitioners to proactively manage patients living in care homes and those who are housebound. Admission avoidance, improved diagnostic rates, better coordination of care, increased use of anticipatory care plans, reduction in falls and improved management of chronic conditions are amongst the objectives.

Although we are requesting applications for a Band 5 Nurse, for the right individual, we would consider applications from allied health professionals, experienced Health Care assistants or higher banded nurses, although the hours available may be different.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Frailty Nurse to join the team to help provide high quality health care for this frail population. This role is anticipated to predominantly support patients living in their own homes, but may involve some visits to care homes.

The role will be part time, up to 30 hours per week, but the days/times are negotiable, with no unsociable hours.

Support and clinical governance will be provided by the lead GP. Travel and indemnity included

Although prior experience working in Frailty or in the community is desirable, it is not essential. Phlebotomy skills, ECG taking and recording of basic observations preferred.

About us

Two Harbours Healthcare is a not for profit organisation led by local General Practices in Weymouth and Portland. Our goal is to work more closely together (and with stakeholders) to share expertise, resources and provide services for the NHS.

For further information please contact Ann Klust, Company Secretary, Two Harbours Healthcare Ltd, Wyke Regis Health Centre, Portland Road, Wyke Regis, DT49BE - 01305 831331/ ann.klust@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

Date posted

05 December 2020

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,907 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0205-20-0916

Job locations

Wyke Regis Health Centre

Portland Road

Weymouth

Dorset

DT4 9BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To complete the requested assessments for registered patients allocated to the team and maintain appropriate records of treatment given and NHS services provided; When appropriate, to make a relevant plan, implement this plan and subsequently evaluate it.

2. Carry out consultations and physical assessments as requested and maintain high quality records using SystmOne (mobile working will be facilitated with personal laptop and internet connection).

3. The post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake visits to care and nursing homes and the housebound as requested, assessing patients, liaising with the service GPs or registered GP when the service GP(s) are not available. Attending MDT meetings where possible.

4. Liaise with other members of community teams, as appropriate to individual patient needs,

5. Arrange for the referral of patients when it is possible for a community nurse to make the referral, otherwise defer the need for a referral back to the service GPs.

6. Note any possible issues with medication compliance noted during any patient contact.

7. Actively work with the wider MDT by working with, but not exclusively, the community matrons, community nurses, discharge co-ordinators, elderly care teams at Dorset County Hospital and community hospitals, dieticians, tissue viability team, CPN, CRT, physio, SALT, falls prevention services.

8. Maintain appropriate levels and means of communication i.e. mobile phone, professional email

9. Clinical governance will be provided by the GP partners and the lead GPs.

10. Training opportunities can be discussed when appropriate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To complete the requested assessments for registered patients allocated to the team and maintain appropriate records of treatment given and NHS services provided; When appropriate, to make a relevant plan, implement this plan and subsequently evaluate it.

2. Carry out consultations and physical assessments as requested and maintain high quality records using SystmOne (mobile working will be facilitated with personal laptop and internet connection).

3. The post-holder will make him/herself available to undertake visits to care and nursing homes and the housebound as requested, assessing patients, liaising with the service GPs or registered GP when the service GP(s) are not available. Attending MDT meetings where possible.

4. Liaise with other members of community teams, as appropriate to individual patient needs,

5. Arrange for the referral of patients when it is possible for a community nurse to make the referral, otherwise defer the need for a referral back to the service GPs.

6. Note any possible issues with medication compliance noted during any patient contact.

7. Actively work with the wider MDT by working with, but not exclusively, the community matrons, community nurses, discharge co-ordinators, elderly care teams at Dorset County Hospital and community hospitals, dieticians, tissue viability team, CPN, CRT, physio, SALT, falls prevention services.

8. Maintain appropriate levels and means of communication i.e. mobile phone, professional email

9. Clinical governance will be provided by the GP partners and the lead GPs.

10. Training opportunities can be discussed when appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold full registration with the NMC plus licence to practice.
  • Meets professional health requirements (in line with NMC Standards)

Other

Essential

  • Must have access to a means of transport to facilitate movement between sites.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK as per UK Borders Agency Immigration Regulations.
  • All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.

Experience

Desirable

  • Prior experience working in Frailty or in the community.
  • Phlebotomy skills, ECG taking and recording of basic observations preferred.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold full registration with the NMC plus licence to practice.
  • Meets professional health requirements (in line with NMC Standards)

Other

Essential

  • Must have access to a means of transport to facilitate movement between sites.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK as per UK Borders Agency Immigration Regulations.
  • All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.

Experience

Desirable

  • Prior experience working in Frailty or in the community.
  • Phlebotomy skills, ECG taking and recording of basic observations preferred.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Two Harbours Healthcare Ltd

Address

Wyke Regis Health Centre

Portland Road

Weymouth

Dorset

DT4 9BE


Employer's website

http://twoharbourshealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Two Harbours Healthcare Ltd

Address

Wyke Regis Health Centre

Portland Road

Weymouth

Dorset

DT4 9BE


Employer's website

http://twoharbourshealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Ann Klust

ann.klust@dorsetgp.nhs.uk

01305831331

Date posted

05 December 2020

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,907 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0205-20-0916

Job locations

Wyke Regis Health Centre

Portland Road

Weymouth

Dorset

DT4 9BE


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