Frailty Practitioner

To deliver specialist frailty care and interventions, including assessment, treatment, and the management of a defined caseload as part of the multidisciplinary team. To undertakecomprehensive assessments and implement evidence-based care plans to meet the complex needs of patients living with frailty Please ensure you read the job description fully. Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

Knowledge skills and training

Essential: - Registered Practitioner; - Evidence of recent professional development; - Experience of working in community

Job specific experience

Essential: - Experience of managing change; - Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of specialism

Desirable: - Experience at band 6 or above; - Recent previous experience within a comparable community role

Managerial/ Supervisory experience

Essential: - Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff; - Experience of supporting and supervising learners

Desirable: - Experience of devising and delivering training

Information Technology / Resources

Essential: - Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems

Business Travel

Essential: - Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

Additional