Band 6 Community Frailty Specialist Nurse (Discharge)

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Band 6 Community Specialist Nurse to provide expert nursing assessment and manage discharge-to-assess services within the Interim Team Community Discharge to Assess.

The role emphasizes frailty management, MDT collaboration, and education delivery, with leadership duties including deputising for the Clinical Lead and supporting initiatives to improve independence and reduce hospital admission.

Qualifications

• NMC registered Nurse required.
• BSc (Hons) in Nursing or equivalent.
• Evidence of CPD and post-graduate qualifications in frailty or related topics recommended.

Responsibilities

• To work with patients under the service, providing specialist nursing assessments and core Initial assessments and screening tools with MDT input.
• Deliver education and training to staff on core clinical skills including infection control, medication management and wound care.
• Support the Clinical Lead and deputise in their absence; contribute to care pathways for frailty, discharge to assess and rapid response initiatives.

Education

NMC registered Nurse, BSc (Hons) in Nursing or equivalent

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Band 6 Community Specialist Nurse to provide expert nursing assessment and manage discharge-to-assess services within the Interim Team Community Discharge to Assess.

The role emphasizes frailty management, MDT collaboration, and education delivery, with leadership duties including deputising for the Clinical Lead and supporting initiatives to improve independence and reduce hospital admission.