Frailty Advanced Practitioner

NHS; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary frailty team as an Advanced Practitioner, providing expert care to patients undergoing frailty health assessments. The role involves working flexibly across multiple sites, promoting health and managing patient care effectively. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience and a strong commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and career development

Flexible working arrangements

NHS benefits including generous leave and pension

Health and wellbeing services for staff

Qualifications

• Substantial post-registration experience, including three years at band 7.
• Experience in complex case management and independent advanced practice.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and prevent illness through comprehensive patient assessments.
• Plan and manage complete episodes of care, delegating and referring appropriately.

Skills

Communication

Motivational skills

Analytical skills

Research capability

Education

First-level degree (HEI Level 5 or 6)

Masters in Advanced Practice

Teaching qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This opportunity involves joining a multidisciplinary frailty team that provides autonomous clinical support for patients undergoing frailty health assessments, including diagnosis, treatment, and discharge within their competence.

The Advanced Practitioner (AP) will deliver expert care and treatment to patients within established protocols and guidelines, with the authority to make decisions outside these frameworks when necessary, based on best practice.

The role requires rotation across various sites including Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (FSDEC), hospital at home team, community inpatient areas at Amersham and Buckinghamshire, and Wycombe General Hospital’s day unit. The post involves working flexibly to support a developing 24-hour frailty care model.

Main duties of the job

1. Promote health and prevent illness through comprehensive patient assessments for risk factors and early signs of disease.
2. Utilize a broad knowledge base to determine evidence-based interventions, including prescribing medication where permitted, and monitor their effectiveness.
3. Plan and manage complete episodes of care, working collaboratively, delegating, and referring appropriately to optimize outcomes and resource use.
4. Support patients in managing their health and daily lives.
5. Contribute to practice development programs within the Frailty Team and Department of Medicine for Older People.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• Opportunities for learning and career development.
• Flexible working arrangements, NHS benefits including generous leave, pension, and discount schemes.
• Health and wellbeing services for staff.

Why work for us?

• We promote inclusion and value diversity, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.
• We aim for a respectful workplace where differences are embraced, improving outcomes for the communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision: to provide outstanding care and support healthy communities.
• Our mission: to deliver compassionate, personal care.
• Our CARE values: collaborate, aspire, respect, enable.

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the advert. Internal applicants may consider secondment with line manager support. Assistance for applicants with disabilities is available via [e-mail], quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

• First-level degree (HEI Level 5 or 6) or equivalent in the primary profession
• NMC or HCPC registration
• Masters in Advanced Practice or equivalent, covering the four pillars
• Qualified as a non-medical prescriber (if applicable)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, including Level 7 modules
• Willingness to work towards accreditation as an Advanced Practitioner, including NHSE digital badge
• Postgraduate management/leadership training
• Teaching qualification

Experience

• Substantial post-registration experience, including three years at band 7 or equivalent
• Experience in complex case management and independent advanced practice
• Strong clinical skills in examination, history taking, pharmacology, and pathophysiology
• Experience with investigations and planning care pathways
• Experience working across multi-disciplinary teams and with older populations

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Motivational skills and effective workload prioritization
• Ability to teach, supervise, and promote high standards of care
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Analytical skills for evidence appraisal and decision-making
• Research capability and application of evidence-based practice
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Risk management and clinical governance expertise
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Special Circumstances

• Willingness to travel across sites and community
• Ability to work in internal rotation, including 24/7 coverage
• Enhanced DBS clearance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.