Trainee/Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Frailty

Whitstable Medical Practice; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitstable Medical Practice is seeking a fully qualified or trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Frailty to join our friendly team in Whitstable. The role focuses on leading care for local frailty patients, conducting home visits for those with severe frailty and providing urgent visits to prevent hospital admission.

You will have completed an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or be on the course with independent prescribing) and professional registration.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in frailty care or relevant advanced practice training.
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent with independent prescribing.
• Professional registration and post-registration experience in frailty or urgent care.

Responsibilities

• Lead care for local frailty patients and residents across Whitstable.
• Conduct home visits for those with severe frailty and urgent visits to prevent hospital admission.
• Provide teaching and support to colleagues on older persons care.
• Collaborate with community services, frailty teams and home treatment services.

Skills

Frailty assessment

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Home visits

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Independent prescribing qualification

Tools

Ultrasound

Phlebotomy

X-ray

Job description

As a team we support the care of older people within the Whitstable area, in particular leading the care for all the local care home residents, conducting home visits for those with severe frailty and providing urgent home visits for those acutely unwell and at risk of hospital admission. We also provide teaching and support to our colleagues regarding older persons care and link in closely with other community services such as the community frailty team and home treatment service.

Whitstable Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated fully Qualified or Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Frailty to join our friendly, highly performing team. You will have completed an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or if an equivalence be registered through the Advancing Practice Academy e-portfolio route. Or you will be on an MSc Advanced Practice course and have completed your clinical assessment and independent prescribing qualification. Our wider team includes GPs, practice nurses, ACPs in urgent care, paramedic practitioners, nurse practitioners, radiographers and administrative staff. The candidate must have a special interest in frailty, have considerable post registration experience, be competent in assessing patients, arranging investigations, considering differential diagnoses and implementing management plans. It is essential to have professional registration. The post holder will work alongside experienced Frailty Practitioners in addition to a number of other Allied Health Professionals. They will have strong organisation skills, be flexible and show empathy and compassion. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with evidence of leadership qualities are also required.

Whitstable Medical Practice is a forward thinking single Primary Care Network (PCN), GP Practice based across three sites in Whitstable, Kent looking after 45,500 patients. Feel valued, supported and have the opportunity to shape the future. Be apart of the only GP practice named in the NHS 10-year Health Plan for its innovation and care. This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and ambitious practice where your ideas, professional development and well-being are genuinely valued. Support from our experienced clinical teams, including;

• Pharmacists to help with medication changes /issues
• Home Visiting Team Paramedics
• Very Helpful Nursing and HCA teams
• Supportive management and administrative teams
• Exceptional secretary support, including referrals.

• In-house phlebotomy
• X-ray
• Ultrasound
• DVT diagnosis and treatment
• Minor Injury Unit
• Dermatology including our award-winning QiC Team of the Year
• Echocardiography
• Ophthalmology
• Gynaecology
• LSI
• Minor surgery
• And many, many more ...

As is typical across the country, we are experiencing an increasing elderly population which is placing additional pressures on the local health economy. There are 10 care and nursing homes in the area all of whom are registered with the practice.