Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 17 July 2025

Job summary

As a registered nurse the post holder will provide care to elderly with acute health needs in the ward. The post holder will be accountable and responsible for providing a high standard of patient centred care. To carry out care with direct supervision and support from the team. To communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team. Contribute towards the effective running of the department including patient safe and timely care.

Main duties of the job

Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify frailty and related health risks in older adults.
Develop, implement, and review individualized care plans tailored to the needs of frail patients.
Coordinate multidisciplinary care involving doctors, therapists, social workers, and caregivers.
Provide education and support to patients and their families on managing frailty and associated conditions.
Monitor patients' progress and adjust care plans as necessary to prevent hospital admissions or complications.
Facilitate access to community resources and services to support patients' well-being.
Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in compliance with healthcare standards.
Promote best practices in frailty management and contribute to continuous service improvement.
Participate in training and professional development related to geriatric care and frailty.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
Improving the experience of staff with disability
Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream

Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum plus HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-HF7000

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

woolwich

SE18 4QH

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Frailty Nurse specializes in assessing, managing, and supporting older adults who are living with frailty. This role focuses on preventing deterioration, promoting independence, and coordinating holistic care to improve patient outcomes in clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify frailty and related health risks.
Develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to the needs of frail patients.
Monitor patients physical and functional status, adjusting care plans accordingly.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including doctors, therapists, social workers, and caregivers.
Provide education and support to patients and families on managing frailty and maintaining wellbeing.
Facilitate access to community resources and services to support patients needs.
Promote best practices in frailty management and participate in continuous service improvement.
Maintain accurate, confidential patient records in line with healthcare standards.
Support the prevention of hospital admissions and readmissions through proactive care.

Qualifications:

Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in geriatrics, community, or primary care nursing.
Specialized training or certification in frailty assessment and management preferred.
Strong clinical and assessment skills with a holistic approach to patient care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Compassionate and patient centered approach.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify frailty and related health risks.
Develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to the needs of frail patients.
Monitor patients physical and functional status, adjusting care plans accordingly.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including doctors, therapists, social workers, and caregivers.
Provide education and support to patients and families on managing frailty and maintaining wellbeing.
Facilitate access to community resources and services to support patients needs.
Promote best practices in frailty management and participate in continuous service improvement.
Maintain accurate, confidential patient records in line with healthcare standards.
Support the prevention of hospital admissions and readmissions through proactive care.

Qualifications:

Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in geriatrics, community, or primary care nursing.
Specialized training or certification in frailty assessment and management preferred.
Strong clinical and assessment skills with a holistic approach to patient care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Compassionate and patient centered approach.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

1st level registration NMC

Desirable

Degree level

Knowledge

Essential

Patient focused

Desirable

Computer literate

Personal Qualities

Essential

To demonstrate knowledge of being up to date within the speciality
Flexible, able to work all shifts including rotation to night duty.

Experience

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
Able to formulate and verbalise views
Able to anticipate and forward plan.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

1st level registration NMC

Desirable

Degree level

Knowledge

Essential

Patient focused

Desirable

Computer literate

Personal Qualities

Essential

To demonstrate knowledge of being up to date within the speciality
Flexible, able to work all shifts including rotation to night duty.

Experience

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
Able to formulate and verbalise views
Able to anticipate and forward plan.

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

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

woolwich

SE18 4QH

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

woolwich

SE18 4QH

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)