Registered Nurse - Acute Frailty Unit

Registered Nurse – Acute Frailty Unit

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Please note – no OSCE training available. NMC PIN and post‑NMC PIN experience required.

“We pride ourselves on giving excellent quality care to our patients, and ensuring their experience is a good one.” – Jo Burns, Matron for Elderly Care.

• Acute Frailty Unit – 18 bedded unit. Frail patients receive rapid assessment from specialist geriatrician consultants and the Supportive Discharge Service.
• Byland Ward and Jervaulx Ward – both 30 bedded acute frailty wards. Specialise in nursing frail and elderly patients with complex medical and care needs. Expert multidisciplinary team includes nurses, therapists, doctors, and a wide support team.

"The fantastic support that I received from my colleagues in the Acute Frailty Unit, my ward manager and matron has allowed me to flourish and reach my true potential as a nurse."

"A FU is a lovely environment to work in. It can get very busy but the staff all work together as a team and are attentive and supportive."

If this sounds like the kind of team you’d like to be part of, we’d love to hear from you – Please contact Jo Burns to arrange a visit or ask a question .

Byland, Jervaulx and the Acute Frailty Unit are led by experienced Ward Managers Hannah, Biju and Sarah, a team of dedicated Band 6 Sisters, and a supportive Matron, Jo.

• 2 weeks supernumerary for experienced Nurses and 4 weeks for newly qualified Nurses
• Highly‑recommended Preceptorship Programme with protected time away from the ward
• First year of NMC fees paid
• Access to clinical skills training in our Clinical Skills Lab and personal development courses
• First Line Leadership programme to help develop your leadership skills
• Band 6 and 7 development posts
• Support and guidance with revalidation

• An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition – as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits – We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Jo Burns Job title:
Matron Email address: Telephone number: 01423 555309

• Entry level

• Full‑time

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