Senior Frailty Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

PPE provided

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the frailty team. The post supports autonomous care with patient assessments, diagnoses, and discharges within competence.

The role rotates between Stoke Mandeville Hospital and community sites to deliver front door and outpatient services. The post requires substantial post‑registration experience, senior-level practice, and registration with NMC/HCPC.

Qualifications

• Substantial post-registration experience in older people and long‑term conditions.
• Three years’ experience at band 7 or equivalent.
• Experience working independently at Advanced Practice level.
• Excellent clinical acumen and practical procedural skills as an independent practitioner.
• Experience of investigations and planning appropriate care.
• Experience of multi‑agency / multi‑disciplinary teamwork across interfaces.
• NMC/HCPC registration and advanced practice qualifications as listed.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care and treatment to patients within agreed protocols and guidelines, with autonomous decision-making when needed.
• Rotate between Stoke Mandeville Hospital and community sites, overseeing care delivery and conducting independent outpatient clinics.
• Support a developing 24/7 frailty model of care and participate in front door and community services.

Skills

Autonomous clinical practice

Frailty assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Flexible working

Education

First-level degree (HEI Level 5 or 6) or equivalent in the undergraduate base profession

NMC or HCPC registration

Masters in Advanced Practice or equivalent

Accreditation as an Advanced Practitioner

Qualified as a non‑medical prescriber

Continuing professional development evidence

Post‑graduate management/leadership training

Qualification in teaching

Job description

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the frailty team. The post supports autonomous care with patient assessments, diagnoses, and discharges within competence.

The role rotates between Stoke Mandeville Hospital and community sites to deliver front door and outpatient services. The post requires substantial post‑registration experience, senior-level practice, and registration with NMC/HCPC.