Staff Nurse - Frail Elderly Assessment Unit

Job overview

The trust has invested in a new Frail Elderly Assessment Unit (FEAU). This is an exciting opportunity for Qualified Nurses to join our team.

The Unit consists of 20 beds and 6 chairs. FEAU is for patients that are frail and elderly who present to the Emergency Department, patients will be assessed comprehensively by the whole of the multi disciplinary team to perform a comprehensive geriatric assessment. The aim of FEAU is to assess, treat and discharge patients back to their own home/Placement of Care within 48hrs to reduce the length of stay in hospital for our frail and elderly patients. We provide frail and elderly patients with rapid access to investigations and treatment without the need for hospital admission.

We are looking for an experienced health care professional competent in all aspects of care planning, who is able to carry out a wide range of clinical skills, including area(s) of specialist clinical expertise and advice within the team, by working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. The post holder will also take an active part in the leadership, education, development, and supervision of the team.

We are a friendly and enthusiastic team and have strong working relationships with the multidisciplinary team, it is important you are confident in communicating and working collaboratively within a team .

Main duties of the job

As a valued member of the team, the successful candidate will be supported in the development of a wide range of clinical skills and practice which will enable them to provide excellent care and ensure the best outcomes for our patients.

The Trust has been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following the recent inspection of its services and leadership and Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust has been named a Top40 hospital at CHKS Top Hospital Awards 2019.

Our clinical facilities are excellent, as we have invested in state of the art theatres, Critical Care, Emergency Department and our Children’s Wards (to name but a few). We have also invested in our people, ensuring we have the right number of the right people delivering care, fostering a culture of compassion, support and excellence.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs, including providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance in a specialist area of clinical practice to improve the overall care provided by the team
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met
• Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation
• Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards
• Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team
• Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
• Collect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.