Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Elderly Care & Frailty

UHCW; Coventry; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Care of the Elderly. The post involves senior clinical leadership, autonomous assessment, and expert decision‑making across the acute frailty pathway.

You will work in AMU/ED and wards, guiding junior staff and delivering evidence‑based care. The role requires Masters level ACP/advanced practice, an independent prescribing qualification, and commitment to clinical governance and

Qualifications

• Masters level ACP qualification or equivalent.
• Independent Prescriber status (or eligible).
• IRMER training completed or required for role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient pathways.
• Lead clinical care delivery and decision‑making for elderly care and frailty services.
• Provide expert management plans and prescriptions as an independent prescriber.

Skills

Advanced clinical leadership

Independent decision‑making

Clinical governance

Effective communication

Change management

Education

MSc in ACP/Advanced Practice

PhD or specialist qualification (working towards)

IRMER training

Tools

IRMER training

GCP training

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Care of the Elderly. The post involves senior clinical leadership, autonomous assessment, and expert decision‑making across the acute frailty pathway.

You will work in AMU/ED and wards, guiding junior staff and delivering evidence‑based care. The role requires Masters level ACP/advanced practice, an independent prescribing qualification, and commitment to clinical governance and