The Frailty SDEC Clinical Lead is responsible for the operational and clinical leadership of the Frailty SDEC service, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, person-centred care for older people with frailty. The postholder will provide visible clinical leadership, coordinate multidisciplinary working, support admission avoidance and timely discharge pathways, and ensure the service dleivers high quality care aligned with the Trust Integrated Cre System and National frailty standards
We require a motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic leader for our Frailty Same Day Emergency Care service. The service provides timely multidisciplinary assessment and intervention for people living with frailty, supporting admission avoidance, early supported discharge and safe transfer of care.
Proven leadership, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence, support and motivate others are essential to this role.
- Provide a focused leadership role to manage staff and activities within Frailty SDEC.
- Act as a visible role model and maintain the highest standards of patient care.
- Lead and coordinate the nursing team within the service, demonstrating compassionate leadership and effective role modelling.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive assessment, treatment and discharge planning.
- Support admission avoidance and timely discharge using a Home First approach.
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Why Work With Us
Frailty SDEC is a developing and dynamic service focused on providing timely assessment, treatment and care planning for people living with frailty who may otherwise require admission to hospital.
The team works closely with acute services, community services, therapists, social care, primary care, specialist teams and voluntary sector colleagues to deliver coordinated, person-centred care. The service supports patients and families to make informed decisions and aims to promote independence, reduce avoidable hospital admission and support safe care closer to home.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical leader to help shape and develop Frailty SDEC, embed high-quality frailty practice and support the wider urgent and emergency care pathway.
The team is compassionate, enthusiastic and committed to delivering high standards of care. As a valued member of the leadership team, the post holder will have the opportunity to influence service development, improve patient experience and support staff to develop their skills and confidence in frailty care.
- Provide clinical expertise and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, carers and staff.
- Communicate complex, sensitive and sometimes distressing information in a clear, compassionate and professional manner.
- Support shared decision-making with patients and families, including discussions around risk, discharge planning and ongoing care needs.
- Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, therapy, pharmacy, community, social care and voluntary sector colleagues.
- Promote effective communication across acute and community pathways.
- Chair or contribute to safety huddles, board rounds, multidisciplinary meetings and service meetings.
- Develop positive working relationships characterised by trust, respect and open communication.
- Promote teamwork and encourage others to contribute to decision-making.
- Represent the service at relevant governance, operational and professional meetings.
- Support the resolution of concerns and complaints at the earliest opp
- Ensure patients receive safe, effective, compassionate and personalized care.
- Promote comprehensive geriatric assessment and holistic care planning.
- Support admission avoidance and timely transfer of care where clinically appropriate.
- Ensure patient and carer involvement in assessment, treatment and discharge planning.
- Promote dignity, privacy, independence and choice.
- Ensure risk assessments are completed and acted upon.
- Support staff in managing patients with frailty syndromes, including falls, delirium, reduced mobility, polypharmacy, continence needs, cognitive impairment and complex social circumstances.
- Ensure safeguarding processes are followed where concerns are identified.
- Promote the Home First approach while ensuring risks are clearly identified, documented and escalated.
Support safe discharge planning, including liaison with community services and partners. ortunity where appropriate.
