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Acute Frailty Coordinator
The closing date is 26 August 2025
Using a discharge to assess model, the aim of the frailty team assessment is to facilitate a same daydischarge or holistically tailor an efficient admission. These processes are supported by a MDT approach topatient care and promotes communication with other services both in the hospital and the community. Ourproactive front door culture is critical to achieving the right outcome for the Shropshire population livingwith frailty. This post will help ensure the coordination and completion of these assessments.
Main duties of the job
Manage a caseload of frail patients following the comprehensive geriatric assessment action plan.o Have excellent communication skills to liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary teams andliaise with next of kin.o Work as a key member of the MDT ensuring that patient experience is centric at every part of theirjourney.o Work across role boundaries to support the ward staff and frailty team to deliver outstanding careto frail patients.o Make referrals to our partners and work with external organisations to ensure smooth transfer ofcare.
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ/Apprenticeship in health and social care
* Completed competencies in health care or therapy support worker
Experience and Knowledge
* Able to demonstrate a good understanding of trust clinical systems
* Demonstrate experience of discharge processes
* experience of working in the NHS or in a older person setting
Skills
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload
* Evidence of MDT and Multi agency working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
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