Trainee/Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Frailty

Whitstable Medical Practice; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health practice in Whitstable is seeking a fully qualified or trainee advanced clinical practitioner to join the General Practice Older Persons Team. The role involves leading care for older people, conducting home visits, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Candidates should have a strong background in frailty care and a completed MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or be enrolled in the program. This position offers opportunities for professional development the chance to work in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Special interest in frailty with considerable post-registration experience.
• Competent in assessing patients, arranging investigations.
• Professional registration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support care for older people in the Whitstable area.
• Provide teaching and support regarding older persons care.
• Work alongside experienced Frailty Practitioners.

Skills

Good communication skills

Leadership qualities

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Ongoing Professional Development

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a fully qualified or trainee advanced clinical practitioner to join our General Practice Older Persons (GPOP) Team, who has a passion for frailty and older peoples care.

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.

Whitstable Medical Practice is a forward thinking single practice Primary Care Network (PCN) GP Practice based across 3 sites in Whitstable. There are 24 equity GP Partners looking after over 44,500 patients. There is also 22 Allied Health Professionals directly employed - Clinical Pharmacy Team, Frailty Practitioners, Social Prescribers, First Contact Physiotherapists, Podiatrist and Mental Health Practitioners.

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to Primary Care. We are a training practice and run various in house contracts including Cataract surgery, Ultrasound, Dermatology, Physical Therapies and Audiology together with further community contracts, a Day Surgery Suite and an Urgent Treatment Centre with digital x-ray.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support care for older people within the Whitstable area, including leading care for 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.
• Provide teaching and support to colleagues regarding older persons care and link closely with other community services such as the community frailty team and home treatment service.
• Work alongside experienced Frailty Practitioners and other Allied Health Professionals; demonstrate strong organisation, flexibility, empathy and compassion.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with evidence of leadership qualities.

Qualifications and requirements

• Special interest in frailty with considerable post-registration experience.
• Competent in assessing patients, arranging investigations, considering differential diagnoses and implementing management plans.
• Professional registration is essential.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.