Frailty and Urgent Care - Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Supporting the

delivery of integrated frailty and urgent care services across primary care,

community services, acute care, social care and voluntary sector

organisations, the post holder will promote early intervention, prevention,

self-management and personalised care. They will ensure patients receive

timely assessment and appropriate support within their usual place of

residence whenever safe and appropriate.

As a clinical

expert in frailty and urgent care, the post holder will provide specialist

advice to healthcare professionals, patients and carers, contribute to

service development and support the implementation of evidence-based practice

to improve outcomes for patients.

Deliver advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and

management of patients presenting with frailty, multiple long-term conditions,

acute illness and urgent care needs.

Independently manage same-day urgent care clinics, assessing patients

with undifferentiated presentations and determining appropriate treatment,

referral or escalation.

Undertake home visits, care home reviews and urgent community

assessments, ensuring patients receive care in the most appropriate setting.

Provide rapid assessment and intervention for patients at risk of

deterioration, supporting admission avoidance and reducing unnecessary hospital

attendance.

Manage acute and complex presentations, providing treatment, follow-up

and ongoing management where clinically appropriate.

Conduct telephone, digital and face-to-face consultations, including

clinical triage of patients presenting with urgent and unscheduled care needs.

Refer patients appropriately to internal and external services, ensuring

timely access to specialist assessment, investigation and treatment where

required.

Support and educate other members of the multidisciplinary team, acting

as a resource for advanced clinical practice, frailty management and urgent

care.

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews and care

planning discussions to support coordinated patient care.

Perform comprehensive frailty assessments and develop personalised care

and support plans for patients with complex health and social care needs.

Deliver proactive case management for housebound patients, care home

residents and those identified as living with moderate to severe frailty.

Request, interpret and act upon clinical investigations and prescribe

safely and effectively within scope of practice.

Coordinate care across primary care, community services, secondary care,

social care and voluntary sector organisations to ensure seamless patient

journeys.

Work collaboratively with GPs and the multidisciplinary team to improve

access, manage clinical demand and support delivery of same-day care services.

Provide specialist clinical leadership, advice and support to

colleagues, patients and carers.

Contribute to safeguarding, clinical governance, audit, quality

improvement, service development and implementation of evidence-based practice.

Ash Trees Surgery is a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice serving patients across Carnforth and the surrounding communities. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred healthcare, delivered by a dedicated multidisciplinary team in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Our practice operates across multiple sites, enabling us to offer accessible services to a diverse patient population while maintaining a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on delivering compassionate care, embracing innovation, and continuously developing our services to meet the needs of our patients.

Working at Ash Trees Surgery offers the opportunity to be part of an experienced and supportive team that values collaboration, professional development, and staff wellbeing. We foster a positive working culture where every member of the team plays an important role in delivering excellent care to our patients.

Whether you are joining us in a clinical or non-clinical role, you will find a welcoming workplace with a strong commitment to teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement.

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working in General Practice

Qualifications

Desirable: - Non-medical prescribing qualification