The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Nursing Associate - C6 Frailty
The closing date is 25 November 2026

Job summary
We are looking for a Band 4 Nursing Associate to work on The C6 Acute Frailty Unit - someone who strives to deliver high standards of care to medically ill patients but also has the ability to show compassion to this group of patients.

The care of older people living with frailty has become a health service priority in recent years. A person living with frailty may suffer dramatic effects on their health and physical function as a consequence of small changes brought on by illness or injury. The care that they receive in hospital can make a major difference to their recovery and return to independence.

The Frailty Service uses multidisciplinary working to provide high quality holistic assessment and care planning for this vulnerable group of patients. We strive to provide a person centred approach and work closely with patients, carers and community services to improve overall wellbeing and either avoid hospital admission or reduce the length of stay required. Our work requires lots of compassion, problem solving and teamwork. It is often highly challenging but is also highly rewarding.

We are searching for caring individuals who understand the needs of elderly, frail people and display compassion and patience at all times.

Successful applicants will be actively encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge to meet both personal and service development needs.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development and implementation and evaluation of programmes of care under supervision of a registered nurse. They will be required to actively participate in the teaching and supervision of other non-nursing staff and students.

About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 253-1126-8405646
Job locations: Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, Dudley, DY1 2HQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification
Qualifications & Education

• Essential: Registered Nurse Associate with NMC

Knowledge and Training

• Essential: Evidence of professional development
• Commitment to evidence based practice
• Keen to develop own skills and develop nursing practice.

Experience

• Essential: Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Able to manage a group of patients
• Competent in clinical skills, i.e. ECG and venepuncture

Communication & Relationship Skills

• Essential: Demonstrates a caring attitude to patient care
• Demonstrates a responsible attitude to their work
• Demonstrates respect for patient dignity
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
• Able to cope with some unpredictable work patterns and changing circumstances
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to work within a team and develop others

Planning and Organisational Skills

• Essential: Computer literate
• Good organisational skills
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Able to manage a group of patients
• Able to keep full and accurate records

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, Dudley, DY1 2HQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Nurse, Andrew Dixon, a.dixon11@nhs.net, 01384456111

Supporting documents
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