Frailty AHP: Advanced Practice OT (Band 7)

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Incremental salary progression

Paid sick leave

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking experienced AHP Frailty Practitioners (Band 7) to join frailty teams at University Hospital Hairmyres and Monklands. You will deliver specialist input for older people with frailty, focusing on early assessment, rehabilitation, and safe discharge planning, while applying home first principles.

You will work in a 7-day service, with patterns including weekends and public holidays; full or part-time hours considered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse / AHP / Pharmacist with valid registrations (NMC/HCPC/GPHC).
• Masters level education or working towards it.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Breadth of knowledge to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously assesses, diagnose and treats individuals with a range of acute, non acute and chronic presenting medical conditions across lifespan.
• Utilise advanced knowledge and highly specialist clinical skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Practice at all times within the Professional Codes of Conduct.
• Conduct evidence based practice in accordance with clinical guidelines and standards.
• Manage own time to meet the various demands of the role, including clinical, educational and administrative elements.
• Develop and actively participate in research with multidisciplinary partners and HEIs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Time management

Research & development

Education

Masters level education

Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking experienced AHP Frailty Practitioners (Band 7) to join frailty teams at University Hospital Hairmyres and Monklands. You will deliver specialist input for older people with frailty, focusing on early assessment, rehabilitation, and safe discharge planning, while applying home first principles.

You will work in a 7-day service, with patterns including weekends and public holidays; full or part-time hours considered.