Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Week days 0800-1700)
- Job ref
- 390-SUR-SO-8350
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Westcliff on Sea
- Salary
- £47,810 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Frailty CNS
Band 7
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Frailty Team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Southend Site.
The successful applicant will join the existing Frailty Team to provide expert advice, assessment and plans of care for frail patients within various departments and ward areas.
We are looking for an experienced Nurse/Allied Health Professional who is highly motivated and who has a commitment to the delivery of high quality and safe care to our frail patients. You will be organised and able to prioritise your own workload. You will be able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation and have excellent leadership skills.
For further details, contact ; Louisa Brown, Lead Nurse for Frailty, via email, [email protected] or phone: 0300 4437760.
Main duties of the job
Perform comprehensive assessment of the needs of frail elderly patients.
You will utilise a range of assessment skills including history taking, interpreting laboratory results, imaging and physical examination, within the boundaries of the role and personal competencies. Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to the changing health needs. Liaise with the DME Senior & Consultants colleagues / Other speciality teams, where necessary to ensure safe and appropriate plans in place.
Management plans may include non-medical prescribing.
Attend Emergency Department/assessment areas to identify & assess patients suitable for transfer to the Frailty unit or Elderly Short Stay Unit (ESSU).
Demonstrate Advanced Clinical Skills in assessment &/or diagnosis &/or treatment including non-medical prescribing.
Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care and development of services.
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to on-going care needs and discharge planning.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives, and professionals across health and social services.
Represent the Frailty Team at weekly MDTs both in person and in virtual meetings.
This role involves regular / daily direct patient care, of whom may have acute and complex health needs.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse or AHP with professional registration Experience at Band 7
Essential
Essential criteria
- DME / Frailty over 1 year
Application / Interview
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse or AHP with professional registration Experience at Band 7
- Frailty / DME experience at band 6 or above
- Consultation & Assessment Skills
- Excellent Communication skills
- This role includes physical activity including manual handling.
Desirable criteria
- Master Degree – Post Graduate
- Non Medical prescribing
- Teaching and Assessment
- Dementia course
- IT skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Louisa Brown
- Job title
- Frailty Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 4437760
- Additional information
Please email
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