Senior Frailty Practitioner – Elder Care Specialist

NHS Jobs; Whitstable; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitstable Medical Practice invites applications for a Frailty Practitioner to join the General Practice Older Persons team. The role focuses on holistic frailty assessment, early identification, prevention of deterioration, and coordinated multidisciplinary care within the GP setting.

The postholder will work at Band 6 level, with supervision available from an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, and will be responsible for independent clinical decisions within their scope.

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional with Band 6 level responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out clinical consultations for older people living with frailty.

Skills

Communication

Independent assessment

Leadership

Organization

Decision making

Empathy

Geriatrics knowledge

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Frailty or End of Life Care modules

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments

Job description

Whitstable Medical Practice invites applications for a Frailty Practitioner to join the General Practice Older Persons team. The role focuses on holistic frailty assessment, early identification, prevention of deterioration, and coordinated multidisciplinary care within the GP setting.

The postholder will work at Band 6 level, with supervision available from an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, and will be responsible for independent clinical decisions within their scope.