Overview
Frailty Nurse – Band 7
Location: Bowery Hub / Field Based (across St Helens South PCN)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hrs) or part-time considered
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Frailty Nurse to join our dedicated team. You will play a key role in supporting adults living with frailty, working across care homes, practices, and the community. This is an exciting opportunity to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes, prevent avoidable hospital admissions, and promote independence for our patients.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive geriatric assessments and personalised care planning.
* Support care home residents with proactive and reactive care, including weekly visits.
* Recognise and manage deterioration, coordinating escalation and advance care planning.
* Deliver expert clinical advice on frailty, dementia, long-term conditions, and end-of-life care.
* Undertake clinical interventions (e.g., wound care, catheter care, falls risk assessments).
* Work closely with GPs, community teams, social care, and voluntary sector partners.
* Contribute to service improvement, audits, and training of junior staff and students.
Essential Requirements
* Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
* Clinical exam and diagnostics (or equivalent) Level 7
* Minimum 5 years’ post-registration experience.
* Post registration education/experience in frailty, care of the elderly, palliative care, dementia, long term conditions
* Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Compassionate, patient-centred approach with excellent organisational skills.
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
* Eligible to work in the UK and able to pass an enhanced DBS check.
Desirable
* MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent).
* Independent prescribing qualification (V300).
* Experience using frailty assessment tools (e.g., eFI, CGA, Rockwood).
* Familiarity with Enhanced Health in Care Homes (EHCH) framework.
What We Offer
* A collaborative and innovative PCN made up of forward-thinking practices
* A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
* Excellent CPD opportunities and peer support
* A genuine focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
* Opportunity to shape Frailty services at a local level
* Access to NHS Pension, leave and other standard NHS benefits
* Free car parking on-site
* A chance to be part of an innovative PCN dedicated to improving frailty care.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter by clicking the ‘Apply’ button now, or alternatively send your details to the PCN HR Manager at Suzanne.roberts@sthelensccg.nhs.uk.
Closing date for applications: 7 October 2025
Please note: We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
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