Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Geriatric Emergency Medicine Service (GEMS) at North Middlesex University Hospital as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP). You will work autonomously and collaboratively across the Emergency Department (ED), Same Day Acute Frailty (SDAF) pathway, and acute frailty ward (Amber) to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to older people living with frailty.
You will be a clinical expert, responsible for comprehensive assessments, diagnostics, treatment, and discharge planning. As a senior member of the frailty team, you will also lead service development, quality improvement, and education initiatives across the front door and community interface.
This is a FTC post for 9months covering secondment.
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide expert frailty assessment and management across ED, SDAF, GEMS, hot clinics, and Amber ward.
- Work autonomously in clinical decision-making, including prescribing and diagnostic interpretation (where qualified).
- Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
- Lead discharge planning and admission avoidance through liaison with community and social care partners.
- Line manage, support, and supervise frailty team staff, including junior ACPs and practitioners.
- Facilitate frailty education and training across acute and community settings.
- Lead quality improvement, audits, and innovation projects in line with the Trust frailty strategy.
- Participate in service evaluation, workforce development, and governance activity.
- Act as a professional role model and promote evidence-based, person-centred care
About us
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust is a friendly, inclusive and high-performing hospital at the heart of the North London community. Our GEMS and frailty services are nationally recognised and integrated across the local health and care system.
The Trust's frailty pathway includes:
o Frailty screening at the front door
o GEMS team providing early intervention
o Amber ward (short stay frailty unit)
o SDAF hot clinics for rapid assessment
o Close collaboration with virtual wards and community partners
We are committed to developing advanced practice, supporting career progression, and improving outcomes for older people living with frailty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide expert frailty assessment and management across ED, SDAF, GEMS, hot clinics, and Amber ward.
- Work autonomously in clinical decision-making, including prescribing and diagnostic interpretation (where qualified).
- Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
- Lead discharge planning and admission avoidance through liaison with community and social care partners.
- Line manage, support, and supervise frailty team staff, including junior ACPs and practitioners.
- Facilitate frailty education and training across acute and community settings.
- Lead quality improvement, audits, and innovation projects in line with the Trust frailty strategy.
- Participate in service evaluation, workforce development, and governance activity.
- Act as a professional role model and promote evidence-based, person-centred care
Please see JD and PS for detailed information on job description and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide expert frailty assessment and management across ED, SDAF, GEMS, hot clinics, and Amber ward.
- Work autonomously in clinical decision-making, including prescribing and diagnostic interpretation (where qualified).
- Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
- Lead discharge planning and admission avoidance through liaison with community and social care partners.
- Line manage, support, and supervise frailty team staff, including junior ACPs and practitioners.
- Facilitate frailty education and training across acute and community settings.
- Lead quality improvement, audits, and innovation projects in line with the Trust frailty strategy.
- Participate in service evaluation, workforce development, and governance activity.
- Act as a professional role model and promote evidence-based, person-centred care
Please see JD and PS for detailed information on job description and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with NMC or HCPC
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards)
- Non-medical prescribing qualification (V300)
- Evidence of CPD and portfolio of advanced practice
Desirable
- Teaching or mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in urgent/emergency or acute medicine
- Experience working with older adults/frailty
- Experience in leading service development or QI
- Supervisory or management experience
Desirable
- Audit, evaluation or research involvement
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Expert clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Knowledge of frailty syndromes and CGA principles
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and in MDT
- Familiarity with NHS systems and frailty pathway
Desirable
- Understanding of national frailty strategy
Other Requirements
Essential
- Committed to high-quality, person-centred care
- Flexible and adaptable to service needs
- Able to work across sites and attend community meetings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with NMC or HCPC
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards)
- Non-medical prescribing qualification (V300)
- Evidence of CPD and portfolio of advanced practice
Desirable
- Teaching or mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in urgent/emergency or acute medicine
- Experience working with older adults/frailty
- Experience in leading service development or QI
- Supervisory or management experience
Desirable
- Audit, evaluation or research involvement
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Expert clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Knowledge of frailty syndromes and CGA principles
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and in MDT
- Familiarity with NHS systems and frailty pathway
Desirable
- Understanding of national frailty strategy
Other Requirements
Essential
- Committed to high-quality, person-centred care
- Flexible and adaptable to service needs
- Able to work across sites and attend community meetings
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
