Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Frailty

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated professionals to join their team. This role involves delivering exceptional clinical care to patients with frailty conditions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and practicing at an advanced level. The organization values kindness, integrity, teamwork, and equality, providing a supportive culture and opportunities for professional growth. With a commitment to outstanding patient care, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the community. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive staff support

Wellbeing benefits

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Registered Practitioner (e.g., NMC/HPC) required.
• Experience in advanced clinical practice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care for patients with frailty conditions.
• Manage sick and unstable patients in unpredictable environments.
• Act as an Independent Prescriber and manage patient treatment.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Patient Management

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Independent Prescribing

Education

Relevant Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice

Recognized Teaching and Assessing course

Job description

Job summary

There has never been a better time to work at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT). We are one of the highest performing NHS Trusts in the UK, guided by our core values of Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork, and Equality. Our dedicated staff go above and beyond to care for our patients, making every moment matter. We have invested significantly in our Frailty services, including an Acute Frailty Unit, a Virtual Frailty Ward, and an enhanced workforce. As the principal provider of hospital services to Harrogate, Ripon, and surrounding rural districts, we serve a population of 185,000 who consistently report excellent care from our hospital and community services.

The town of Harrogate is surrounded by the scenic Yorkshire Dales and offers excellent facilities for sports and outdoor activities. The area boasts a vibrant nightlife with numerous bars and restaurants, and hosts annual events such as The Yorkshire Show and The Flower Show. Leeds and York are nearby with good transport links. The region also provides access to outstanding local schools.

Main duties of the job

1. Deliver and participate in the clinical care of patients with frailty conditions, prioritizing health needs and intervening appropriately.
2. Contribute to the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams (MDTs).
3. Manage sick, unconscious, and unstable patients in an unpredictable environment and workload.
4. Provide advanced and comprehensive assessments based on specialized knowledge.
5. Take direct responsibility for managing allocated patients, including assessment, examination, investigations, diagnosis, treatment, safe management, and appropriate referral or discharge.
6. Order and interpret investigations, laboratory tests, X-rays, and act on results accordingly.
7. Act as an Independent Prescriber, initiating drug therapy in accordance with legal and professional guidelines.
8. Practice at an advanced level with professional autonomy and accountability, adhering to Trust policies and professional codes (NMC, HCPC).

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust cares for populations across Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Leeds, and parts of the North East. We are committed to providing outstanding care to our patients and staff, guided by our values of Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork, and Equality. We offer a rewarding NHS career where you can make a real difference.

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture that encourages authenticity.
• Recognition through awards such as Making a Difference, Team of the Month, and annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Comprehensive staff support and wellbeing benefits, including Employee Assistance, counselling, and physiotherapy services.

Please note:

• Posts may close early if sufficient applications are received due to high interest.
• Visa sponsorship is role-dependent; ensure the role qualifies before applying.
• We do not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All offers are subject to pre-employment checks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For questions, contact Claire Hindle at [e-mail].

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognized Teaching and Assessing course (e.g., Mentor Preparation, SLIP, Clinical Educator, PGCE)
• Relevant Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Registered Practitioner (e.g., NMC/HPC)

Desirable

• Leadership modules
• Evidence of advanced practice in the specialist area

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order). A DBS check will be required.

Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. Please ensure your role qualifies before applying.

Note: From 6 April 2017, applicants for UK entry clearance must present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence over 12 months in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement.

Employer details

Employer name: Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Harrogate Hospital, Harrogate, HG2 7SX

Employer's website: [Insert URL]