About this role
Job summary
successful candidate will be part of the frailty assessment unit
consisting of a ambulatory unit providing direct conveyance from community and accident and emergency with a clinical frailty score between 4 and 7. This is a 7 day service from 07:30 to 20:00.
this is an multi disciplinary approach to assessing and promoting frailty service within the organisation
the successful candidate will also be expected to rotate to a 12 bedded in patient frailty assessment unit that consist of a 72 hours stay unit that supports our assessment area and provides comprehensive geriatric care to over our 65 year old patients.
Main duties of the job
successful candidate will be part of the frailty assessment unit
consisting of a ambulatory unit providing direct conveyance from community and accident and emergency with a clinical frailty score between 4 and 7. This is a 7 day service from 07:30 to 20:00.
this is an multi disciplinary approach to assessing and promoting frailty service within the organisation
the successful candidate will also be expected to rotate to a 12 bedded in patient frailty assessment unit that consist of a 72 hours stay unit that supports our assessment area and provides comprehensive geriatric care to over our 65 year old patients.
the successful candidate will ensure they provide care and compassion
ensure they maintain the nmc code of conduct and behaviour in a professional manner at all times
they will also be expected to perform to the job description of a band 5 registered nurse
About us
NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.
We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.
We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Job description Job responsibilities
successful candidate will be part of the frailty assessment unit
consisting of a ambulatory unit providing direct conveyance from community and accident and emergency with a clinical frailty score between 4 and 7. This is a 7 day service from 07:30 to 20:00.
this is an multi disciplinary approach to assessing and promoting frailty service within the organisation
the successful candidate will also be expected to rotate to a 12 bedded in patient frailty assessment unit that consist of a 72 hours stay unit that supports our assessment area and provides comprehensive geriatric care to over our 65 year old patients.
the successful candidate will ensure they provide care and compassion
ensure they maintain the nmc code of conduct and behaviour in a professional manner at all times
they will also be expected to perform to the job description of a band 5 registered nurse
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse, current NMC registration Diploma in Nursing
Desirable
Mentorship/teaching qualification Post registration qualification in relevant specialty
Experience Essential
Post registration experience and successful completion of band 5 foundation gateway competencies Experience within relevant clinical setting Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment. Evidence of working with students
Desirable
Recent acute hospital experience [including as a student nurse]
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of current nursing issues and clinical governance Demonstrates awareness of own limitations
Skills Essential
Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately Ability to work as part of a team Ability to support less experienced staff Ability to problem solve Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
Other Essential
Supportive of colleagues Ability to work in changing environments Committed to high standards of patient care Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour Maintain both personal and professional development Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address aitree
liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)