Shift Lead - Frailty Virtual Ward

We are delighted to welcome applications to join our Frailty Virtual Ward/Frailty Assessment Unit as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse based at Russell's Hall Hospital in Dudley.

The care of older people living with frailty has become a health service priority in recent years. A person living with frailty may suffer dramatic effects on their health and physical function as a consequence of small changes brought on by illness or injury. The care that they receive in hospital can make a major difference to their recovery and return to independence.

The Frailty Service uses multidisciplinary working to provide high quality holistic assessment and care planning for this vulnerable group of patients. We strive to provide a person centred approach and work closely with patients, carers and community services to improve overall wellbeing and either avoid hospital admission or reduce the length of stay required. Our work requires lots of compassion, problem solving and teamwork. It is often highly challenging but is also highly rewarding.

We are searching for caring individuals who understand the needs of elderly, frail people and display compassion and patience at all times.

Successful applicants will be actively encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge to meet both personal and service development needs., The post holder will be responsible for the management of the Nursing Unit/Department during the shift, including the organisation of the Nursing Unit/Department activities and the management of staff and resources. The post holder will support the Lead Nurse and Matron in developing and monitoring services and the quality of care experienced by patients.

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.