Frailty Practitioner
Using these skills will assist in the recognition of early symptoms of frailty, disease exacerbation, acute illness and injuries. An autonomous practitioner who will provide expert clinical case management for frail patients admitted to the frailty virtual ward with acute/intensive medical needs and at risk of further deterioration in health that may result in avoidable hospital admission or unnecessary length of hospital stay.
Be responsible for facilitating efficient, effective co-ordinated assessments and treatment for frail older adults. Undertakes specialist frailty assessment, plans and implements care in a variety of settings, provides highly specialist advice to patients/clients, carers, relatives and other professionals; maintains associated records.
Develops and delivers specialist frailty education programmes to service users, families and professionals. Key member of the Ageing Well Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), and lead practitioner to support Livewell community integrated teams in completion of comprehensive geriatric assessment, working in conjunction with primary care network colleagues.
The role reports to the integrated operational lead for the frailty virtual ward and links closely with the practice, strategic and team leads in AFSS. The role provides specialist frailty assessment, education and training for professionals and people using our services.
It supports the enhanced primary care agenda through the use of comprehensive geriatric assessment. The role supports service transformation and delivery for frailty. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibility for People Management Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources Responsibility for administration Responsibility for people who use our services Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments Other responsibilities Communication and relationships Physical demands of the job Risk management Health and safety at work Infection control Safeguarding Children and Adults Research Sustainability and climate change "Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility" Please see Job Description and Personal Specification for more detaileddescription of the post.