Job summary
- Main area
- Frailty
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 19.5 hours per week (7 day working pattern)
- Job ref
- 152-C032.26A
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Westminster Memorial Hospital
- Town
- Shaftesbury
- Salary
- £20,778 - £25,020 pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Frailty Practitioner
Band 6
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team as a Frailty Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care for patients living with frailty, supporting early identification, comprehensive assessment, and proactive management.
The post holder will work across community settings, providing specialist clinical input to optimise independence, reduce hospital admissions, and improve patient outcomes. You will act as an autonomous practitioner while working collaboratively with GPs, therapists, social care partners, and wider services to deliver coordinated care.
You will contribute to the development of frailty pathways and support service improvement initiatives, ensuring care is evidence-based, safe, and responsive to the needs of the local population.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service can present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Person specification
Knowledge skills and training
Essential criteria
- Registered Practitioner
- Evidence of recent professional development
- Experience of working in community
- Experience of managing change
Desirable criteria
- Physical examination qualification
- Experience of working with adults in long-term care facilities
- Experience at band 6 level, or above
- Able to use own initiative and appropriate risk taking
Job specific experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of managing change
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of specialism
Desirable criteria
- Experience at band 6 or above
- Recent previous experience within a comparable community role
Managerial/ Supervisory experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
- Experience of supporting and supervising learners
Desirable criteria
- Experience of devising and delivering training
Information Technology / Resources
Essential criteria
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lizz Phillips
- Job title
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07867 464555
- Additional information
Rob Taylor-Ball, Consultant Nurse. 07867 538054
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