Rapid Assessment & Frailty Team Paramedic/Therapist/Nurse
The closing date is 18 May 2026
The integrated Rehabilitation Service is looking for an enthusiastic staff member who wishes to develop their clinical skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.
The successful candidate will be based within the Rapid Assessment and Frailty Team. The role will involve delivering high quality assessment, treatment and advice for patients within our emergency areas, focusing on admission avoidance and facilitating early discharge. The role includes managing patients with diverse and often complex needs whilst working as part of a supportive team, and will include weekend working as part of an agreed rota.
Main duties of the job
As a senior member of the multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth and effective delivery of services in conjunction with colleagues. You will manage your own caseload independently, ensuring safe and seamless transfer of patients through their journey in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, enabling safe and timely discharges.
You will have the opportunity to develop your management and teaching skills by leading in‑service training, supervising other staff members, and mentoring students.
Strong communication skills are essential; you will liaise closely with patients, carers, and colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, acting as an advocate to safeguard patient well‑being and promote a positive experience.
Qualifications, training and professional development
* Degree in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Practice or Paramedic Science
* Registered General Nursing Registration, Health & Care Professions Council registration
* Demonstration of a variety of postgraduate courses to increase levels of skill and knowledge
* Practice Educator course and ability to supervise undergraduate students from your profession
Experience
* Experience covering a variety of specialities as a post‑graduate nurse, therapist or paramedic
* Experience of working with older people
* Experience of multi‑professional working
* Experience of working in the emergency care environment
* Experience of community care
* Broad range of NHS experience
Skills, abilities and knowledge
* Sound working knowledge of diagnoses and interpretation of disorders
* Excellent clinical reasoning skills
* Ability to make sound clinical judgments & decisions in response to complex or crisis situations
* Ability to prioritise one's own workload and utilise the skill of delegation as appropriate
* Ability to problem‑solve and use initiativeOrganised approach to clinical & managerial work
* Knowledge of frailty
* Knowledge of the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Process
* Knowledge of working with older people
* Understanding of the role & responsibilities of the post
* Experience of staff supervision and appraisal
* Flexible and adaptable approach to work, including evening, weekend and bank holiday working
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to handle difficult conversations; ability to empathise, use tact and diplomacy when required
* Active understanding of the Rapid Assessment & Frailty Team and service provision at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
* Good multi‑disciplinary team worker with evidence of leadership qualities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£39,959 to £48,117 a year, pro rata
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