Frailty Practitioner
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | Gillingham, SP8 4XS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0091-26-0005 |
Summary
* To coordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring. * To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner. * To work autonomously, assessing individual patient needs, initiating investigations in line with evidence based treatment and care. * Refer patients who require medical intervention to the appropriate services. * Manage care at the interface for patients in their own homes and care homes, preventing avoidable admissions. * To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework. * To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code. * Provide specialist clinical advice and support to the patients and clinical staff on the management and care of patients. * To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation. Along with telephone triage where appropriate. * To support GPs and ANP in care home ward rounds, to review patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes and preventing avoidable hospital admissions. * To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources. * Ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and carers, taking into consideration level of understanding, culture and background. * Escalate any concerns to the Clinical Supervisor. * Encourage relatives to take an active interest in the welfare and care of the patient. * Ensure all documentation and record keeping is accurate, legible and completed in a timely manner, in accordance to NMC and practice policy. * Maintain effective links with community, intermediate services and practitioners, utilising their skills and knowledge. * Actively participate in professional forums including Practice meetings, multi-professional meetings.