About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team as a Frailty Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care for patients living with frailty, supporting early identification, comprehensive assessment, and proactive management.
The post holder will work across community settings, providing specialist clinical input to optimise independence, reduce hospital admissions, and improve patient outcomes. You will act as an autonomous practitioner while working collaboratively with GPs, therapists, social care partners, and wider services to deliver coordinated care.
You will contribute to the development of frailty pathways and support service improvement initiatives, ensuring care is evidence-based, safe, and responsive to the needs of the local population.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service can present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Main duties of the job To deliver specialist frailty care and interventions, including assessment, treatment, and the management of a defined caseload as part of the multidisciplinary team To undertakecomprehensive assessments and implement evidence-based care plans to meet the complex needs of patients living with frailty Please ensure you read the job description fully. Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
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Person Specification
Knowledge skills and training Essential
Registered Practitioner Evidence of recent professional development Experience of working in community Experience of managing change
Desirable
Physical examination qualification Experience of working with adults in long-term care facilities Experience at band 6 level, or above Able to use own initiative and appropriate risk taking
Job specific experience Essential
Experience of managing change Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of specialism
Desirable
Experience at band 6 or above Recent previous experience within a comparable community role
Managerial/ Supervisory experience Essential
Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff Experience of supporting and supervising learners
Desirable
Experience of devising and delivering training
Information Technology / Resources Essential
Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
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.
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 Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Westminster Memorial Hospital
Magdalene Lane
Shaftesbury
SP7 8BD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)