Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Frailty
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
London, W6 8RF
Salary
£66,274 to £73,496
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an advanced clinical practitioner to join the evolving Acute Frailty Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Tr...
- Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), the post holder will offer expert assessment, treatment and management particularly in relation to frailty syndromes, ensuring high-quality and individualised care for patients, their families, and carers.
- They will lead on comprehensive geriatric assessments (CGA) for appropriate patients, obtaining relevant social and medical histories from patients, families, care providers and 24-hour care facilities.
- They will exercise professional accountability in all aspects of frailty care delivery, working independently within scope of practice and collaborating effectively with the wider MDT.
- They will support patient flow through early intervention and identifying patients who are suitable for admissions avoidance, as well as those who would benefit from an admission with early identification of their needs.They will also be actively involved in staff education and development, including utilising appropriate learning opportunities and to act as a mentor and resource for student nurses, adaptation and unqualified members of the nursing team.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nursing or other relevant profession
- Registration with the appropriate healthcare governing body
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
Desirable
- Certificated speciality courses
Experience
Essential
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Experience assessing patients using a CGA framework
- Broad clinical experience relevant to the post
- Experience treating older people in settings such as ED/SDEC/acute medicine and urgent community response
- Experience of managing investigations and resolving complaints
Desirable
- Experience of managing and running clinics
Skills
Essential
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of elderly medicine, with a wide range of approaches to the management of complex frail patients
- Ability to lead a team of healthcare professionals.
- Experience of running audits and implementing innovative practices
Desirable
- Clinical leadership at a senior level in an acute setting including people and change management
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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