QR code linking to this job posting Frailty Nurse in Bournemouth BH8 9EW inBournemouth BH8 9EW PUBLISHED MON 29 SEP 2025

£15.33 to £18.66 an hour  NO SPONSORSHIP 











St Alban's Medical Centre

Frailty Nurse





The closing date is 17 October 2025










Job summary


We are seeking a Frailty Nurse to work 22.5 hours per week across Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as part of our well-established Assessment and Care Team (AC Team).

Our AC Team support frail and housebound patients registered at our four practices as well as residents in Care Homes.





Main duties of the job


To provide a proactive approach for the populations of the four Practices in the Central
Bournemouth Primary Care Network (PCN), deemed to be at risk of admission, with the aim
of providing the support to remain independent at home and to reduce unnecessary hospital
admissions.





About us


We are a Primary Care Network comprised of four GP surgeries with 50,000 patients.

Our PCN-wide teams and services are based at East Way Clinic which operates as our network hub.






Details


Date posted


29 September 2025




Pay scheme


Other








Salary



£15.33 to £18.66 an hour





Contract


Permanent






Working pattern





Part-time,



Flexible working





Reference number



A4120-25-0002







Job locations




26-28 St Alban's Crescent



Bournemouth


Dorset


BH8 9EW







St. Albans Medical Centre



East Way



Bournemouth



BH8 9PU













Job description


Job responsibilities


The role is intended to be complementary to the existing general practice and community
services, and to address a perceived gap in the support of people who may not have
immediate nursing, medical and therapeutic needs but would benefit from regular
assessment. The purpose of which would be to screen for common age-related conditions,
provide advice on accessing preventative services and build confidence with self-management.

A complete job description with main duties and responsibilities is available in the attached document.







Job description



Job responsibilities


The role is intended to be complementary to the existing general practice and community
services, and to address a perceived gap in the support of people who may not have
immediate nursing, medical and therapeutic needs but would benefit from regular
assessment. The purpose of which would be to screen for common age-related conditions,
provide advice on accessing preventative services and build confidence with self-management.

A complete job description with main duties and responsibilities is available in the attached document.








Person Specification






Other attributes



Essential




  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including being fluent in English.





Desirable




  • Familiar with SystmOne








Experience



Essential




  • Familiar with DNAR forms and processes.


  • Communicating with families and professionals.


  • Vaccinations.


  • Observations and vital signs monitoring.





Desirable




  • Working with older patients in the community or in primary care.


  • Chronic disease reviews.


  • Writing patient care plans.








Qualifications



Essential




  • Adult Nursing Registration


  • Phlebotomy


  • Driving licence and own vehicle












Person Specification







Other attributes



Essential




  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including being fluent in English.





Desirable




  • Familiar with SystmOne








Experience



Essential




  • Familiar with DNAR forms and processes.


  • Communicating with families and professionals.


  • Vaccinations.


  • Observations and vital signs monitoring.





Desirable




  • Working with older patients in the community or in primary care.


  • Chronic disease reviews.


  • Writing patient care plans.








Qualifications



Essential




  • Adult Nursing Registration


  • Phlebotomy


  • Driving licence and own vehicle













Disclosure and Barring Service Check


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.







UK Registration



Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).









Additional information




Disclosure and Barring Service Check


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.







UK Registration



Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).









Employer details


Employer name


St Alban's Medical Centre


Address




26-28 St Alban's Crescent



Bournemouth


Dorset


BH8 9EW








Employer's website



https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsUNQL5YuF (Opens in a new tab)











Employer details


Employer name


St Alban's Medical Centre


Address




26-28 St Alban's Crescent



Bournemouth


Dorset


BH8 9EW








Employer's website



https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsUNQL5YuF (Opens in a new tab)