Closing Date: 10.09.24

Shortlisting to take place in the week closing date: commencing 16.09.24

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 23.09.24

An exciting opportunity for a qualified and highly motivated registered nurse to join the expanding Elderly virtual ward team to deliver frailty in reach into A+E and to support the development of a front door frailty same day assessment unit.

The successful post holder will work as a dynamic and proactive specialist nurse within our very successful and developing Integrated Frailty service. The service operates over 7 days and provides the frail population of Bradford the benefit of a holistic Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment.

You will be based at St Lukes Hospital, leading a team delivering urgent care response, same day care and discharge to assess.

As a team member you will be part of a friendly, supportive, and professional integrated team which comprises of Geriatricians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Co-ordinators, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Pharmacists, Social services, and Community services.

Whilst high quality patient care is at the forefront of our decision making, we are also enthusiastic about welcoming new ideas of working and service improvement enabling the successful candidate to take an active role in the ever-changing development of our service and providing an opportunity to develop personal leadership skills and professional development.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for leading and managing a clinical team day to day, delegating work to staff, support the development of nurse/therapy led initiatives and developing seamless and integrated care pathways between acute wards and primary care, in liaison with clinicians in partner organisations.

The post is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, responsible for the delivery of specialised nursing/therapy skills within the interface of virtual ward/front door frailty. The post holder is accountable for their own actions without direct supervision overseeing a complex caseload (clinical time 60%) The post holder will act as a role model for staff within the EVW/FDF service.

Responsible for staff management and supervisory responsibility for Nursing/therapy, support, and administration staff within the EVW/FSF service.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.

• RN 1st level Degree
• Extensive post registration experience
• Extensive knowledge of community and primary care pathways
• It is essential that you have a full UK driving license and have a car available for work.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience in relevant clinical speciality - Frailty
• Substantial experience of working with the elderly
• Recent relevant experience in service improvement and design

Desirable

• Evidence of demonstratable experience of leading others Evidence of relevant training in leadership and management skills

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Evidence of communicating in complex situations to all levels of staff and service users
• Competent IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Significant knowledge and skills in Frailty
• Excellent organisational/ delegation/ prioritisation skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of local/ national initiatives/ strategies relating to frailty

Qualifications

Essential

• RN 1st level degree
• Current NMC registration
• Qualification in teaching

other

Essential

• Car owner/Driver available for work

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Lukes Hospital

50 Little Horton Lane

Bradford

BD5 0NA

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389-24-6571770