Clinical Support - Acute Frailty Coordinator
Posted 14 hours 34 minutes ago by Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Shropshire, Telford, United Kingdom, TF1 1
Job Description
Job overview 
Using a discharge to assess model, the aim of the frailty team assessment is to facilitate a same day discharge or holistically tailor an efficient admission. These processes are supported by a MDT approach to patient care and promote communication with other services both in the hospital and the community. Our proactive front door culture is critical to achieving the right outcome for the Shropshire population living with frailty. This post will help ensure the coordination and completion of these assessments.
This will also be considered a developmental role aimed to change from band 3 to band 4 position within six months.
Main duties of the job- Manage a caseload of frail patients following the comprehensive geriatric assessment action plan.
- Have excellent communication skills to liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary teams and liaise with next of kin.
- Work as a key member of the MDT ensuring that patient experience is centric at every part of their journey.
- Work across role boundaries to support the ward staff and frailty team to deliver outstanding care to frail patients.
- Make referrals to partners and work with external organisations to ensure smooth transfer of care.