Frailty Nurse - Community CGA Lead, Autonomous Practice

Selby Town Pcn; Selby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Town PCN is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with a frailty background to join the Ageing Well Team across the PCN.

The post holder will provide proactive, person-centred care for people living with moderate and severe frailty, including undertaking and coordinating Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA) to identify medical, functional, psychological and social needs and agree individualised care plans.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.
• Nursing degree or diploma.
• Evidence of meeting PREP requirements.
• Experience mentoring or supporting learners.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients in their usual place of residence to assess frailty.
• Assess health needs of frail patients and identify long-term conditions.
• Undertake and coordinate Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA) and develop care plans.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to care coordinators within professional boundaries.
• Participate in MDT meetings and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Plan, implement and evaluate person-centred care and individualised CARE plans.
• Contribute to education and staff development in Frailty and Dementia.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring experience

Autonomous practitioner

Education

NMC registered nurse

Nursing degree/diploma

PREP requirements

Job description

Selby Town PCN is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with a frailty background to join the Ageing Well Team across the PCN.

The post holder will provide proactive, person-centred care for people living with moderate and severe frailty, including undertaking and coordinating Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA) to identify medical, functional, psychological and social needs and agree individualised care plans.