Advanced Clinical Practitioner Frailty (Clinical Lead)
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | St. Helens, WA10 1DW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A4917-26-0001 |
Summary
Main Duties of the Role Clinical Practice Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for patients living with frailty and complex health needs. Undertake comprehensive geriatric assessments and develop personalised care plans with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team. Support proactive management of patients with moderate to severe frailty, including care home residents and those living in the community. Support the delivery of the Enhanced Health in Care Homes framework, including care home reviews and multidisciplinary case discussions. Support advance care planning, treatment escalation planning and end of life discussions where appropriate. Prescribe medication within scope of professional practice and competence. Coordinate care and facilitate referrals across primary care, community services, secondary care and social care. Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards. Clinical Leadership Provide senior clinical support within the PCN Frailty Team alongside the Frailty Clinical Lead. Act as a clinical resource within the multidisciplinary team, supporting complex clinical decision making and case discussions. Support the development and implementation of clinical pathways and proactive frailty management across member practices. Contribute to service development initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for patients living with frailty and reducing avoidable hospital admissions. Promote integrated working across primary care, community services and social care. Education, Quality Improvement and Governance Support the development of clinical knowledge and skills relating to frailty care across the multidisciplinary team. Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives. Apply current evidence and research to clinical practice. Contribute to clinical governance processes including incident review and learning. Working Relationships The post holder will work closely with: GPs and practice teams across the PCN Frailty Clinical Lead and PCN Clinical Director PCN multidisciplinary team including pharmacists, paramedics, social prescribers and care coordinators Community nursing and therapy teams Hospital and discharge teams Local authority and voluntary sector partners Care homes and community providers Working Conditions The role involves working across GP practices, care homes and community settings within the PCN. The post holder will undertake community visits and may travel between practices and care settings as required. The role involves managing complex clinical situations and may include emotionally challenging circumstances such as end of life care and safeguarding concerns. Additional Information Job Description Disclaimer This job description provides an outline of the duties and responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive. Duties may change in line with the needs of the service and the post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities appropriate to the role and grade. Safeguarding All staff have a responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable adults and must work in accordance with PCN safeguarding policies. Confidentiality and Information Governance All information relating to patients, staff and the organisation must be treated confidentially and handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act, UK GDPR and organisational policies. Driving Requirement This role requires travel across the PCN including visits to GP practices, care homes and patients homes. Afull clean UK driving licence and access to a car for business use are essential requirements for this role. Applications will not be progressed where candidates cannot meet this requirement.