Clinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Frailty

Are you passionate about delivering outstanding care for older adults? We are looking for motivated and experienced nurses to join our innovative Acute Frailty Team.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in assessing, diagnosing and managing the care of frail older people across acute hospital services, working autonomously within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop frailty services, improve patient outcomes and contribute to service innovation.

Work at the forefront of frailty care

Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team

Contribute to a 7-day specialist frailty service

Opportunities to lead, educate and influence practice across the organisation

We have 2 Fixed term posts available, ending on 31/03/27. Secondment opportunities will be considered and must be discussed and approved by your current line manager prior to application.

If you are an experienced registered nurse with a passion for improving care for older people, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and make a real difference to the lives of older people across Dumfries & Galloway.

Contact Drew Crooks for any enquiries on Tel 32078 or email Drew.crookst

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