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Job summary

Main area
Frailty
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Cross site working)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (cross site working)
Job ref
223-AFC-608
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
the Princess Royal Hospital
Town
Telford
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Acute Frailty Coordinator

NHS AfC: Band 4

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 promotes 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.

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 our partners and work with external organisations to ensure smooth transfer of care.

Working for our organisation

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!

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ/Apprenticeship in health and social care
  • Completed competencies in health care or therapy support worker

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • 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
  • Demonstrate continuing personal development

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
  • Evidence of MDT and Multi agency working

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Oja Pathak
Job title
Consultant Geriatrician
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000
Additional information

via switchboard

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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