Geriatric Medicine Outpatients Nurse – NHS Hospitals
Location: Mid / South Wales (NHS Outpatient Clinics)
Contract: Locum / Temporary / Permanent
Employer: SJK Healthcare
SJK Healthcare is urgently recruiting an experienced Geriatric Medicine Outpatients Nurse to support specialist elderly care clinics within NHS hospitals. This role is ideal for a nurse passionate about delivering high-quality care to older adults with complex needs.
Responsibilities
- Supporting consultant-led geriatric & frailty clinics
- Completing comprehensive patient assessments, including cognitive and mobility reviews
- Managing Patients With Common Geriatric Conditions Such As
- Frailty & falls risk
- Dementia & cognitive impairment
- Multiple long-term conditions (multimorbidity)
- Polypharmacy concerns
- Mobility issues & deconditioning
- Continence issues
- Supporting coordination of tests, referrals & community follow-up
- Providing patient and family/carer education
- Supporting telephone/virtual follow-up clinics
- Accurate record-keeping within NHS electronic systems
- Working closely with Consultants, Frailty Teams, Physiotherapists, OTs, HCAs & Social Care teams
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (NMC PIN required)
- Minimum 1 year experience in Geriatrics, Frailty, General Medicine, or Community Nursing
- Strong understanding of elderly care pathways
- Excellent communication, compassion & patience
- Ability to manage complex cases and vulnerable patients
- Confident working both independently and as part of an MDT
- You must live in the UK and have the right to work in the UK
What We Offer
- Competitive NHS-aligned pay rates
- Flexible outpatient shifts
- Weekly payroll
- Fast-track compliance
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
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