Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Frailty

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an advanced clinical practitioner to join the evolving Acute Frailty Team on a fixed term basis. The Acute Frailty Team currently provide an in-reach service into the Emergency Departments (ED) at both our St Mary's and Charing Cross hospitals, assessing patients using a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) framework, with the aim of admission avoidance.,

• Using referral criteria, clinical knowledge and experience, identify and initially assess patients within ED and assessment areas that are suitable for a CGA.
• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute andchronic conditions as well as non-specific symptoms, identifying the underlying causes.
• Request, interpret and act on diagnostic investigations and imaging as appropriate.
• To contribute to the development of programmes of education to enhance the nursing contribution and quality of care to patients, to be delivered both locally, regionally and nationally.
• To contribute to the development of nursing & AHP practice within the team. Additionally, where appropriate, to act as a practice supervisor to Trust and honorary contract employees.
• To participate and assist with any Trust approved research projects conducted within the department including identification of suitable patients.
• To have an excellent working knowledge of key Trust targets and prioritises in terms of operational/strategic plan for the service and related initiatives; to actively support the Trust in delivering high quality care and maintaining Care Quality Commission Compliance.
  
  The successful applicant will have experience working with frail patients, ideally within specific frailty services. The role will involve specialist assessments to expertly meet the needs of this complex cohort of patients. Most importantly, the successful applicant will have a passion for older people's care.
  
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Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .