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[email protected]Frailty Specialist Nurse
Accepting applications until: 28-Aug-2026 08:00
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 28-Aug-2026 08:00
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Wythenshawe Hospital
- Cyfeiriad
- Southmoor Road
- Tref
- Manchester
- Cod post
- M23 9LT
- Major / Minor Region
- Manchester
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including weekends and bank holidays)
Salary
- Cyflog
- £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum, Pro Rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (NHS AfC: Band 6)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Frailty
Trosolwg o'r swydd
The OPAL team works across Wythenshawe Hospital to support with the identification and assessment of frail older adults.
The role of the frailty nurse has rapidly expanded since the first post was created in 2015. This dynamic job requires an individual who can respond to challenges, identify new opportunities and shares the team's passion for delivering best care for frail older adults.
We are looking for a proactive trained nurse who has experience of working with frail individuals. The successful applicant will be supported to expand their skills and knowledge base and will be expected to utilise this in day-to-day practice.
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Provide a proactive role within the OPAL service to identify and support with the holistic assessment of frail older adults from the front door to discharge .
Manage patients on the hospital at home service with support of the wider OPAL MDT.
Support with clinics and the development of further ambulatory services.
Provide frailty reviews of older adults across the hospital site and support with development of out-reach services.
Support the Older Person's Assessment Unit (OAU) including attending consultant ward rounds and assisting with discharge planning and patient flow
Act as a link between the MDT, patient and their relatives / carers and utlise excellent communication skills to promote collaborative working
Deliver planned education across the wards and share specialised knowledge of frailty to colleagues, patients and relatives.
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Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. |
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IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.
Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.
What is a DBS Check?
A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:
Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.
Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.
Who Needs a DBS Check
Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.
The Costs for a DBS
At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.
For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december
DBS Update Service
Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Registered Nurse with relevant experience at band 5
- Working autonomously
- Conducts research and/or clinical audit
- Ability to take a role within the multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of national and local targets
- Evidence of working within other relevant areas of healthcare
- Knowledge of the clinical governance agenda
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience working with multi-disciplinary students
- Experience in delivering teaching / training
Education/ Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Registered nurse
- Knowledge / experience of caring for frail older adults
Meini prawf dymunol
- Additional frailty qualifications
- Clinical examination skills
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Alison Coy
- Teitl y swydd
- Matron for Complex Health
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01612913323
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
If you would like to meet informally to discuss the role in more depth please contact me directly to arrange a suitable time.
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