Advanced Frailty Practitioner - Community Care Lead

NHS National Services Scotland; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Annual leave 27 days+

Study bursaries & development

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is recruiting an Advanced Frailty Practitioner to join the frailty service in Inverclyde. You will deliver advanced clinical assessment, CGA and coordinated rehabilitation for older adults with complex needs, working within a multidisciplinary team to promote independence and prevent hospital admissions.

The role focuses on developing integrated care pathways, supporting admission avoidance, and leading education and governance within the frailty team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Allied Health Professional with significant post-registration experience
• Master’s level qualification in Advanced Practice, or working towards this qualification
• UK driving licence is essential for the role, with access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Evidence of competence in advanced clinical assessment
• Advanced clinical reasoning, judgement and diagnostic decision making skills

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical assessment, clinical reasoning and decision making for frail older adults with complex needs
• Work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care and rehabilitation
• Support development of frailty hub and spoke model across organisational boundaries
• Engage in service development, quality improvement, clinical governance, and education for staff, patients and families

Skills

Advanced frailty

Clinical assessment

Autonomy

Communication

Leadership

Education

Master’s in Advanced Practice

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is recruiting an Advanced Frailty Practitioner to join the frailty service in Inverclyde. You will deliver advanced clinical assessment, CGA and coordinated rehabilitation for older adults with complex needs, working within a multidisciplinary team to promote independence and prevent hospital admissions.

The role focuses on developing integrated care pathways, supporting admission avoidance, and leading education and governance within the frailty team.