Frailty Care Clinician — Home Visits & Urgent Assessment

Primary Care Careers; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

SS9 South PCN is seeking a Frailty Practitioner to join the team on a full-time basis. Leigh Primary Care Centre, 918 London Road, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 3NG, provides diverse care to about 35,000 patients.

The post holder will work across homes, care homes and residential settings to assess and manage frailty in a holistic and autonomous manner. The role focuses on acute deterioration, prevention of avoidable admissions and timely discharge, with collaboration among GP Practices, INT,

Qualifications

• Independent/Supplementary Prescribers must maintain relevant prescribing qualifications and registration.
• Comply with all professional codes, revalidation requirements and clinical standards applicable to the profession.

Responsibilities

• Undertake urgent same-day assessments for frail patients experiencing acute deterioration in their health or functional status.
• Provide rapid clinical assessment and treatment to support admission avoidance and reduce unnecessary attendance at Emergency Departments.
• Assess patients presenting with falls, reduced mobility, suspected infections etc.
• Undertake comprehensive physical examinations and formulate differential diagnoses.
• Make autonomous clinical decisions and treatment plans.
• Prescribe medication where qualified and authorised.
• Undertake comprehensive frailty assessments, including clinical, functional, cognitive and social domains.
• Develop personalised care and support plans.
• Identify patients requiring anticipatory care planning and advance care discussions.
• Work proactively to prevent avoidable hospital admissions through early assessment and intervention.
• Liaise directly with GP Practices, Community Teams, Ambulance Services and Acute Trusts to facilitate timely clinical management.
• Deliver a high-quality home visiting service for housebound and vulnerable patients.

Skills

Prescribing qualifications

Professional codes and revalidation

Education

HCPC/Paramedics registration

NMC registration

Job description

SS9 South PCN is seeking a Frailty Practitioner to join the team on a full-time basis. Leigh Primary Care Centre, 918 London Road, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 3NG, provides diverse care to about 35,000 patients.

The post holder will work across homes, care homes and residential settings to assess and manage frailty in a holistic and autonomous manner. The role focuses on acute deterioration, prevention of avoidable admissions and timely discharge, with collaboration among GP Practices, INT,