Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical nurse specialist to join the evolving Frailty Team. The Frailty Team currently provide an in-reach service into the Emergency Departments (ED) at both our StMary's and Charing Cross hospitals, assessing patients using a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) framework, with the aim of admission avoidance.
The service is looking to expand its service byproviding rapid access clinics for complex case management and admission avoidance.
The successful applicant will have experience working with frail patients, ideally within specific frailty services. The role will involve specialist assessments to expertly meet the needs of this complex cohortof patients. Most importantly, the successful applicant will have a passion for older people's care.
Please note that this position requires the successful applicant to be able to cover both the St Mary'sand Charing Cross sites. Currently the service does not operate at weekends and bank holidays.This issubject to change as the service expands.
Main duties of the job
- Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), the post holder will offer expertnursing care and specialist advice, particularly in relation to frailty syndromes, ensuring high-qualityand individualised care for patients, their families, and carers.
- They will lead on comprehensive geriatric assessments (CGA) for appropriate patients, obtaining relevant social and medical historiesfrom patients, families, care providers and 24-hour care facilities.
- They will exercise professional accountability in all aspects of frailty care delivery, workingindependently within scope of practice and collaborating effectively with the wider MDT.
- They will support patient flow through early intervention and identifying patients who are suitable for admissions avoidance, as well as those who would benefit from an admission with earlyidentification of their needs.
- They will also be actively involved in staff education and development, including utilisingappropriate learning opportunities and to act as a mentor and resource for student nurses,adaptation and unqualified members of the nursing team.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities ofthe role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience andknowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities ofthe role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience andknowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nursing
- Registration with NMC
- Formal qualification in Advanced Physical Assessment and Clinical Examination (or equivalent), with demonstrable competence in undertaking comprehensive patient assessments.
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant and relevant post registration experience, at Band 7, in elderly medicine or frailty specific services including urgent community response
- Experience assessing patients using a CGA framework
- Experience of teaching
- Leadership and management experience
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Evidence of advanced communication skills
- Experience in audits
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- Teaching qualification
Skills
Essential
- IT literate
- Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nursing
- Registration with NMC
- Formal qualification in Advanced Physical Assessment and Clinical Examination (or equivalent), with demonstrable competence in undertaking comprehensive patient assessments.
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant and relevant post registration experience, at Band 7, in elderly medicine or frailty specific services including urgent community response
- Experience assessing patients using a CGA framework
- Experience of teaching
- Leadership and management experience
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Evidence of advanced communication skills
- Experience in audits
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber
- Teaching qualification
Skills
Essential
- IT literate
- Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
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.
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
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.
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).
