Job summary
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Frailty and Urgent Care Advanced Clinical Practitioner to provide expert clinical leadership, advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination and case management for older adults living with frailty, multiple long-term conditions and complex health and social care needs, alongside patients presenting with acute and urgent care needs within General Practice.
This new position will work alongside our home visiting team, whilst autonomously and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. The post holder will deliver comprehensive frailty assessments, proactive care planning, urgent clinical interventions, admission avoidance strategies and enhanced support for care home residents, housebound patients and individuals at risk of deterioration.
In addition, the post holder will provide same-day urgent care services, undertaking autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with acute, undifferentiated and minor illness presentations. The role will support improved access to primary care services, help reduce pressure on GP appointments and ensure patients receive timely, high-quality care in the most appropriate setting.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the delivery of integrated frailty and urgent care services across primary care, community services, acute care, social care and voluntary sector organisations, the post holder will promote early intervention, prevention, self-management and personalised care. They will ensure patients receive timely assessment and appropriate support within their usual place of residence whenever safe and appropriate.
As a clinical expert in frailty and urgent care, the post holder will provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals, patients and carers, contribute to service development and support the implementation of evidence-based practice to improve outcomes for patients.
About us
Ash Trees Surgery is a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice serving patients across Carnforth and the surrounding communities. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred healthcare, delivered by a dedicated multidisciplinary team in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Our practice operates across multiple sites, enabling us to offer accessible services to a diverse patient population while maintaining a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on delivering compassionate care, embracing innovation, and continuously developing our services to meet the needs of our patients.
Working at Ash Trees Surgery offers the opportunity to be part of an experienced and supportive team that values collaboration, professional development, and staff wellbeing. We foster a positive working culture where every member of the team plays an important role in delivering excellent care to our patients.
Whether you are joining us in a clinical or non-clinical role, you will find a welcoming workplace with a strong commitment to teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement.
We offer:
- A comprehensive induction to the role and training plan
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
- Incremental annual leave scheme increasing with length of service
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to NHS discount scheme
- Tea and coffee provided
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients presenting with frailty, multiple long-term conditions, acute illness and urgent care needs.
Independently manage same-day urgent care clinics, assessing patients with undifferentiated presentations and determining appropriate treatment, referral or escalation.
Undertake home visits, care home reviews and urgent community assessments, ensuring patients receive care in the most appropriate setting.
Provide rapid assessment and intervention for patients at risk of deterioration, supporting admission avoidance and reducing unnecessary hospital attendance.
Manage acute and complex presentations, providing treatment, follow-up and ongoing management where clinically appropriate.
Conduct telephone, digital and face-to-face consultations, including clinical triage of patients presenting with urgent and unscheduled care needs.
Refer patients appropriately to internal and external services, ensuring timely access to specialist assessment, investigation and treatment where required.
Support and educate other members of the multidisciplinary team, acting as a resource for advanced clinical practice, frailty management and urgent care.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews and care planning discussions to support coordinated patient care.
Perform comprehensive frailty assessments and develop personalised care and support plans for patients with complex health and social care needs.
Deliver proactive case management for housebound patients, care home residents and those identified as living with moderate to severe frailty.
Request, interpret and act upon clinical investigations and prescribe safely and effectively within scope of practice.
Coordinate care across primary care, community services, secondary care, social care and voluntary sector organisations to ensure seamless patient journeys.
Work collaboratively with GPs and the multidisciplinary team to improve access, manage clinical demand and support delivery of same-day care services.
Provide specialist clinical leadership, advice and support to colleagues, patients and carers.
Contribute to safeguarding, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, service development and implementation of evidence-based practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner with experience in Frailty and Urgent Care
- Able to work collaboratively with other staff
- Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
- Good written and verbal presentation skills
- Flexibility and capacity to embrace change
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Enthusiasm for role and highly motivated
- Flexible attitude to the requirements of the role
- Team player evidence of team working
- Continual Professional Development and CPD evidence / portfolio
- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills for both practice and service need
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge to respond to the needs of the patient
Desirable
- Experience of working in General Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Core professional qualification
- Membership of a professional body
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or evidence of degree and further accreditation with the RCN.
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
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
Ash Trees Surgery
Address
Market Street
Carnforth
Lancashire
LA5 9JU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ashtreessurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
