Frailty Practitioner (ECP/Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Prescriber)

West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group; Leigh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking a Frailty Practitioner to deliver autonomous clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment for frail and vulnerable patients in their own homes and local settings.

The post holder will work within SS9 South PCN, collaborating with GP practices, community teams, and social care to prevent hospital admissions and support timely discharge where appropriate.

Qualifications

• HCPC/NMC/Prescriber registrations are essential.
• Experience with frailty and urgent community-based care is required.
• Ability to lead autonomous clinical decisions and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Undertake urgent same-day frailty assessments.
• Prevent avoidable hospital admissions through rapid assessment and treatment.
• Conduct home visits and assess environmental risks.
• Collaborate with GP Practices, INT, Community Services and Social Care.
• Develop personalised care plans and anticipatory care discussions.

Skills

HCPC registered

NMC registered

Independent prescriber

Frailty assessment

Clinical decision making

Home visits

Education

ECP/Paramedic qualification

Nurse Practitioner qualification

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

About the Role

SS9 South PCN are looking to welcome a Frailty Practitioner to the team. This position is offered on a full-time basis.

The successful applicant will be an experienced Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP), Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Prescriber with a specialist interest in frailty and urgent community-based care. The postholder will provide autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care planning for frail and vulnerable patients within their usual place of residence, including private homes, residential settings and care homes.

The role will have a strong focus on responding to acute deterioration, preventing avoidable hospital admissions, supporting timely discharge from acute settings and enabling patients to remain safely within their own environment wherever clinically appropriate. The Frailty Practitioner will work collaboratively with General Practice, the Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT), Community Services, Secondary Care and Social Care providers to deliver proactive and reactive care to patients living with frailty.

The postholder will undertake comprehensive holistic assessments, formulate differential diagnoses, initiate treatment plans and prescribe medication where qualified. They will act as a senior clinical decision-maker for frailty-related presentations and support the development of integrated pathways to improve outcomes for patients with complex health needs.

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.
• Conduct urgent and routine visits based on clinical need.
• Assess environmental, social and safeguarding risks that may impact patient health and wellbeing.
• Work closely with carers and families to support ongoing care arrangements.

For further information, please see job description attached.

About the Candidate

• ECP/Paramedic Practitioners: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and College of Paramedics.
• Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Prescribers: Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Independent/Supplementary Prescribers must maintain relevant prescribing qualifications and registration.
• Comply with all professional codes, revalidation requirements and clinical standards applicable to the profession.

About Us

SS9 South is a forward-thinking PCN of two well-established practices: Pall Mall Surgery and Highlands Surgery. Together, we provide exceptional care to a diverse population of 35,000 patients. Our focus is on delivering outstanding patient care while fostering a supportive and fulfilling environment for our staff.

At SS9 South, our dedicated team includes GPs, physician associates, nurse practitioners, a frailty team, emergency care practitioners (ECPs), nurses, associate practitioners, healthcare assistants (HCAs), phlebotomists and social prescribers. We also have a large, knowledgeable administrative team that works closely with our clinicians to ensure seamless patient care. We believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative working environment where ideas are valued and contributions are recognised.

We seek an outstanding individual to join our team and contribute their expertise to our thriving practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.