Staff Nurse – Acute Frailty Unit

About the role

We are looking for a qualified Staff Nurse to join our Acute Frailty Unit (AFU). The AFU focuses on early identification of frailty and provides targeted care to reduce the risk of deterioration, falls, confusion, and hospital admission for vulnerable patients.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients for signs of frailty and rapid health changes.
• Deliver high‑quality nursing care in line with clinical guidelines.
• Work flexibly on a rota that includes nights and weekends.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement care plans.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff to ensure continuity of care.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse with a current UK nursing licence.
• Experience working in a hospital environment, preferably with older or frail adult patients.
• Strong communication skills and a team‑oriented approach.
• Ability to adapt to flexible working hours and shift patterns.

Required skills

• Clinical assessment and monitoring of frail patients.
• Administration of medications and treatments according to protocol.
• Documentation and electronic health record usage.