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Frailty SDEC Clinical Specialist Nurse (CNS)

Department: Frailty SDEC

Band: 6, £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum pro rata 

Hours: Fixed Term Contract Until 31 March 2027 ,   Full time  37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working 

The Frailty SDEC Clinical Nurse Specialist plays a key role within the Acute Assessment and Frailty Team (AAFT), delivering high quality, patient centred care to older people presenting as emergencies to Milton Keynes University Hospital. The post holder will work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive geriatric assessment, support timely clinical decision making, prevent unnecessary admissions, reduce length of stay, and enable safe and effective discharge across the emergency care pathway, including ED and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).
We are looking for an experienced, motivated nurse with strong clinical assessment skills, a sound understanding of frailty syndromes, and the ability to work confidently in a fast paced acute environment.

 
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute' 

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. 

Interview date:  14 July 2026

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 The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, advanced clinical reasoning, and the ability to collaborate effectively with medical, therapy, and community teams. Experience in frailty, acute medicine, emergency care, or complex discharge planning is essential, alongside a commitment to compassionate, dignified care for older people. 

This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth, including development of advanced frailty expertise, leadership within the frailty pathway, involvement in service development, quality improvement, audit and research projects, and delivery of education and training across the Trust. The post holder will be supported with ongoing learning, appraisal, and career progression, with scope to develop advanced clinical, leadership, and service improvement skills within a growing and innovative Frailty SDEC service.
Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

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