Frailty Practitioner

2 months ago

Cramlington, Northumberland, United Kingdom Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and skilled nurse practitioner to join our team at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. As a Frailty Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our elderly patients, working closely with our multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide specialist clinical skills support to medical staff and the nursing team, working at the interface with Elderly Care consultants.
  • Develop and implement the Scope of Nursing Practice, providing nursing excellence in patient care for our Elderly population.
  • Triage patients, prioritizing clinical need, and initiating treatment plans in accordance with Trust guidelines and protocols.
  • Work autonomously assessing individual patient needs, initiating investigations, and determining a differential diagnosis.
  • Coordinate clinical and support services, maintaining or improving the service.
  • Role model compassionate and inclusive leadership, shaping the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust.
Person Specification

We are looking for a candidate with:

  • 1st level registered nurse/AHP with substantial experience.
  • Registered Mentor.
  • Degree level study to Masters level or equivalent experience.
  • Advanced clinical skills qualification at level 7.
  • Non-medical prescribing qualification.
  • Demonstrate thorough understanding of expanded scope of professional practice issues.
  • Evidence of continuing academic and professional development - ENB998/730 or equivalent.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
  • ALS/ILS.
  • IRMER course.
About Us

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck, and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed. We are a leading healthcare organization, committed to delivering high-quality patient care and innovative services.

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