Job Overview Are you looking for a new challenge as a Medical Nurse Practitioner making a real difference for older people living with Frailty? We are recruiting for an enthusiastic and motivated B6/7 MNP post to work within the supportive and forward thinking team at the RUH. You will work closely with consultants, ACPs, nursing and therapy colleagues in ED and the front door, and core wards delivering multi-disciplinary, patient-centred care, advising on discharge or admission with the complex caseload this interesting group provides. You will be supported with teaching and development skills and opportunities to build your own knowledge and learning and shape your future pathways in this area. Main duties of the job To hold responsibility for own case load and provide a high standard of assessment, diagnosis and planning for: Frailty - a dynamic team of geriatricians, medical nurse practitioners and occupational therapists and physiotherapists providing early assessment and intervention in the emergency department and Older Person’s Rapid Assessment Area (OPRAA) to those patients living with frailty. The Older Person’s Assessment Unit (OPAU) and Older Person’s Unit Short Stay (OPUSS) which are our short-stay, older people’s inpatient ward for our patients who require a bed for less than 72 hours. Core wards - Combe and Waterhouse Provide clinical support, teaching and education to colleagues and families Support with future planning and management of Frail patients Represent MNPs and work with other members of MDT to support service improvement and best practice. Working for our organisation At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool! We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role. Person specification Qualifications And Training Essential criteria Registered Nurse Part 1,1,12 Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council Relevant clinical supervision, training and experience Desirable criteria Registered Non-Medical Prescriber ILS/ALS Course Recognised Leadership Course Knowledge anmd Experience Essential criteria Evidence of autonomous practice management of patients with complex needs Knowledge of local and national health policy and clinical governance Ability to implement and manage change effectively Evidence of CPD relevant to the role Desirable criteria Previous experience as a nurse practitioner at B7 Evidence of research involvement Personall Skills Essential criteria Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual Compassionate and caring Works well with others Takes responsibility and willing to learn Physical Skills and Emotional Effort Essential criteria Able to work and cope with rotating shift patterns Able to sensitively communicate with patients/relatives/staff on emotional and complex issues Ability to deal with conflict Able to cope with challenging environment and aggressive patients/relatives Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK 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. Application numbers This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered. Documents to download B7 MNP JD (PDF, 312.4KB) Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB) Further details / informal visits contact Name Rachel Kotchie Job title Specialty Manager Older People Email address samantha.kotchie@nhs.net