Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Frailty Team Lead
| Posting date: | 02 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Location: | Gainsborough, DN21 2UQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | A3638-25-0020 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities Lead the PCN Frailty Team and champion evidence-based interventions. Conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments using appropriate tools. Develop and deliver individualised care plans based on clinical need and patient goals. Provide independent prescribing for frailty-related conditions within scope of practice. Monitor medication use and adjust treatment plans as required. Work closely with GPs, Occupational Therapists, Care Coordinators, Social Prescribers, and community nursing teams. Attend and lead MDT meetings and case reviews. Support patients and families in understanding and managing frailty. Promote lifestyle and self-management strategies to optimise health and independence. Identify patients in need of palliative support and facilitate advance care planning discussions. Operational & Governance Responsibilities Ensure compliance with local and national frailty care guidelines. Maintain high-quality documentation and accurate coding of frailty status. Contribute to the development and implementation of frailty pathways within the PCN. Actively participate in audit and quality improvement initiatives. Track and report KPIs including patient outcomes, frailty identification and coding accuracy, and intervention effectiveness. Provide monthly reports and lead regular team meetings. Professional Development Engage in ongoing CPD activities related to frailty and older adult care. Act as a clinical mentor within the frailty team and wider PCN.