Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 nurse to join the SNOP team (Specialist nurses for older persons). The SNOP's are specialist nurses that are based throughout the trust including Acute care, DME, frailty at the front door , SDEC and the Acute frailty unitThe successful candidate will be required to holistically assess our older patients at the front door. As soon as our frail patients present to the accident and emergency department our aim is to reduce the risk of patients deconditioning whilst waiting for diagnostic tests and medical attention and a decision as to whether they are able to go home with support in the community or decision to admit. We strive to deliver a high standard of care to our patients keeping them at the heart of what we do.We aim to facilitate discharge for those we can support with community services using a pragmatic approach such as rapid response, community matrons, NPOP's, age uk etc. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have an interest in frailty.We will provide specialist training as well as the support from the MDT team. Successful candidates must be a minimum of 2 years qualified or have frailty experience.Main duties of the jobAdvert

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for older frail patients, offering advice and support to ward staff, patients and their families.
• Provide expert advice and clinical practice and be able to provide skills required for patient assessment e.g. catheter insertion, cannulation, ecg's etc.
• Participate in the education and development of other staff members.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop services and quality of care delivered.
• To ensure the management plan following CGA is commenced for all relevant patients following assessment and try and hit target to complete within 1hour of admission.

About usAll new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of xc2xa3337m.The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.Date posted24 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salaryxc2xa337,338 to xc2xa344,962 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number408-25-358Job locationswirral university teaching hospitalwirralCH45 5PEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Specialist Nurse of Older Persons position available with WUTH.You are required to apply for this role via apps.trac.jobs and this is where you will be able to track the progress of your application. This will ensure we deal with your application quickly and efficiently.Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application throughout the process.By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust viewing and managing the information contained in the application.Please note; that if you are offered a position, your personal details will automatically be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR).The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. To prevent this happening please complete and submit your application without delay.Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing a DBS application is met by the successful applicant/s. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following starting in post.If the post you are applying for requires a DBS - Inline with Trust policy the cost of submitting and processing a DBS for successful applications would be met by the individual themselves. The amount would vary depending on the level required: Standard Disclosure xc2xa321.50+xc2xa36.50 or Enhanced Disclosure xc2xa349.50+xc2xa36.50 (please be aware the additional sum is an administration fee and may increase due to inflation). This will be deducted from your salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment.The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service.The Department of Health and Social Care has released a new publication to support overseas candidates looking to work in health and care in the UK.The new guidance provides information on the recruitment process that candidates should expect when applying for work in the UK. Please follow the below link:New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS EmployersThe Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Childrens Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Specialist Nurse of Older Persons position available with WUTH.You are required to apply for this role via apps.trac.jobs and this is where you will be able to track the progress of your application. This will ensure we deal with your application quickly and efficiently.Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application throughout the process.By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust viewing and managing the information contained in the application.Please note; that if you are offered a position, your personal details will automatically be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR).The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. To prevent this happening please complete and submit your application without delay.Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing a DBS application is met by the successful applicant/s. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following starting in post.If the post you are applying for requires a DBS - Inline with Trust policy the cost of submitting and processing a DBS for successful applications would be met by the individual themselves. The amount would vary depending on the level required: Standard Disclosure xc2xa321.50+xc2xa36.50 or Enhanced Disclosure xc2xa349.50+xc2xa36.50 (please be aware the additional sum is an administration fee and may increase due to inflation). This will be deducted from your salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment.The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service.The Department of Health and Social Care has released a new publication to support overseas candidates looking to work in health and care in the UK.The new guidance provides information on the recruitment process that candidates should expect when applying for work in the UK. Please follow the below link:New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS EmployersThe Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Childrens Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.Person SpecificationQualifications, Specific Experience & TrainingEssential

• Registered Nurse
• Diploma in Nursing
• Attained or working towards higher degree

Desirable

• Clean driving license

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Post-registration in speciality or related field
• Teaching and Assessing qualification
• Minimum of three years post-registration in relevant field

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care settings.

Desirable

• Knowledge of end of life care
• Confident in assisting and advising on safe discharge/decision for hospital admission.

Personal AttributesEssential

• Participated in service development and implementation
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying abilities.
• Able to present written information in a logical manner.
• Basic IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets.
• Able to manage own workload and work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues.

Other RequirementsDesirable

• Knowledge of community, social and voluntary services to support patients and their carers/relatives post-discharge

Person SpecificationQualifications, Specific Experience & TrainingEssential

• Registered Nurse
• Diploma in Nursing
• Attained or working towards higher degree

Desirable

• Clean driving license

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Post-registration in speciality or related field
• Teaching and Assessing qualification
• Minimum of three years post-registration in relevant field

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care settings.

Desirable

• Knowledge of end of life care
• Confident in assisting and advising on safe discharge/decision for hospital admission.

Personal AttributesEssential

• Participated in service development and implementation
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying abilities.
• Able to present written information in a logical manner.
• Basic IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets.
• Able to manage own workload and work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues.

Other RequirementsDesirable

• Knowledge of community, social and voluntary services to support patients and their carers/relatives post-discharge

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