Virtual Ward Frailty Clinical Nurse Specialist

We are seeking a dynamic Clinical Nurse Specialist who has a passion for frailty, to join the Frailty Team based within Same Day Emergency Care at Russells Hall Hospital. The main priority will focus on implementation and operation of Frailty Virtual Ward within the community in Dudley. The successful candidate will join the integrated team in the delivery of quality care for people and will be integral in enabling patients to achieve optimum function and receive appropriate treatment within their own home to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital. A highly focused MDT approach to care is encompassed within the Frailty team and there will be opportunity to complete focused Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment within primary and secondary care. There is an expectation for hybrid working in both Frailty Virtual Ward and close collaboration with Frailty Assessment Unit., This role is hybrid and will require the post holder to work across primary and secondary care. The ability to work independently is essential as the post holders will need to offer urgent care, treat minor illness, give patient advice and offer chronic disease management. You will have the ability to prioritise and triage the needs of patients, making any referrals for further investigations where appropriate in line with local and practice guidelines, whilst ensuring your clinical practice is safe and effective.

You will be supported by the senior clinical team including trust doctors/consultants, dedicated advanced clinical practitioners, therapy staff and senior pharmacists. There will be daily board round meetings held to discuss the patients cared for on the Virtual Wards and a weekly MDT meeting which will be held in Frailty Assessment Unit.

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.