Frailty Community Nurse Specialist: Care & Aging Well Leader

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare service in Sunderland is seeking a dedicated Frailty Community Specialist Nurse to improve healthcare for the ageing population. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans and provide clinical assessments for frail patients. Candidates should be professionally registered nurses with experience in varied clinical settings, strong communication skills, and a level 7 qualification in long-term conditions. Join a supportive organization committed to enhancing patient care and promoting innovation.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Gold Award for Better Health at Work

Not-for-profit organization fostering better services for patients

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in caring for patients across various clinical settings.
• Experience in innovation and change management.
• Understanding of health promotion and counselling.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans for frail patients.
• Conduct thorough geriatric assessments for the ageing population.
• Provide expert management of conditions associated with frailty.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Clinical assessment

Education

Professionally Registered Nurse

Current registration with NMC

Level 7 qualification in long-term conditions

Independent/Supplementary Prescribing (V300)

Job description

A national healthcare service in Sunderland is seeking a dedicated Frailty Community Specialist Nurse to improve healthcare for the ageing population. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans and provide clinical assessments for frail patients. Candidates should be professionally registered nurses with experience in varied clinical settings, strong communication skills, and a level 7 qualification in long-term conditions. Join a supportive organization committed to enhancing patient care and promoting innovation.