Overview
An opportunity has arisen for suitable candidates to work as a Clinical Frailty Assistant within the Frailty Team at the front door and within the newly established Acute Frailty Unit of the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy for a fixed term until 31st March 2026.
Salary and details
Salary: Band 4 (£30,353 - £33,016). Closing date: 09/09/2025. Location: Victoria Hospital. Hours: 37 (Fixed term).
The role and team
Frailty identification and management has been identified as a significant priority for NHS Fife to optimise patient outcomes. The Frailty team provides comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment for patients who are identified as having frailty syndromes, to ensure effective identification of patient pathways and destination of care is reached in a timely manner.
Who we are looking for
You should have experience as a healthcare support worker or therapy support worker, as well as recent experience of acute hospital care, with a genuine interest in working with older people and a keen desire to develop within the service.
This post will be based within the Frailty Team who provide cover to all front door areas of the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. These include the medical and surgical admission units, the emergency department and the Acute Frailty Unit. The team currently works 12.5 hour shifts, providing cover 365 days a year from 7am-7.30pm, but this may be subject to change, so flexibility of working is a requirement for this post.
Enquiries and application
Informal enquiries and apply: For further information or to arrange a visit please contact Lisa Wood, Clinical Nurse Manager on ext 20083 or Lorna Brocklesby, Occupational Therapy Manager on ext 21646.
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