Staff Nurse - Acute Frailty Assessment Unit

o Develop and implement personalized care plans for frail elderly patients.o Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring proper documentation.o Monitor patients' conditions and report changes to the multidisciplinary team.o Collaborate with doctors, therapists, and social workers to provide holistic care.o Advocate for patients' needs and preferences, promoting dignity and independence.o Provide education and support to patients and their families about care and treatment.o Participate in discharge planning to ensure safe transitions of care.o Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.o Adhere to infection control protocols and safety standards.o Mentor and support junior staff and students in the unit.o Engage in continuous professional development to enhance skills in frailty care.

AFAU is a Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service which is a 12 patient assessment space. We offer rapid assessment and care for older adults within a safe and dementia friendly environment. Patients will remain in the unit for no longer than 10 hours and thereafter discharged home with a plan of care or transferred to the relevant ward for further treatment.

You'll be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, using your clinical skills and knowledge to assess, plan, and deliver person-centred care. This challenging yet rewarding position offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable patients. Join us in our commitment to excellence in frailty care and help shape the future of elderly patient services., King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.