Frailty Clinical Nurse Specialist - Rapid-Access CGA Lead

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Frailty Team. The role involves expert nursing care for frail patients, leading comprehensive geriatric assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have experience in frailty services and a passion for older people's care. Benefits include career development, flexible working options, and support for staff. This position requires covering both St Mary’s and Charing Cross sites, with no weekend or bank holiday work currently required.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff recognition scheme

Optional benefits like Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Experience working with frail patients in specific services required.
• Ability to cover both St Mary’s and Charing Cross sites.
• Passion for older people's care.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care and advice related to frailty syndromes.
• Lead comprehensive geriatric assessments for appropriate patients.
• Exercise professional accountability in frailty care delivery.
• Support patient flow through early intervention.
• Mentor and resource for student nurses and unqualified team members.

Skills

Experience with frail patients

Ability to perform comprehensive geriatric assessments

Collaboration with multidisciplinary team

Mentorship and staff education

Job description

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Frailty Team. The role involves expert nursing care for frail patients, leading comprehensive geriatric assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have experience in frailty services and a passion for older people's care. Benefits include career development, flexible working options, and support for staff. This position requires covering both St Mary’s and Charing Cross sites, with no weekend or bank holiday work currently required.