Job summary Work autonomously as a Community Frailty Specialist, across traditional boundaries, within the Frailty Team and with Primary Care Networks providing a high level of expertise to ensure patient-centred clinical care. They will act as a highly specialised role model for advanced practice, working closely with the multidisciplinary team and other key stakeholders. Exercise clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making whilst undertaking the skills of assessment, examination to provide a diagnosis, formulate management plans both reactive and proactive within an agreed scope of practice. Evaluate investigations and revise treatment plans according to patient need and assess impact and outcome. Undertake advanced clinical assessment and examination, including but not limited to: Clinical data interpretation, investigation and treatment. Ability to develop advanced comprehensive care planning and reviewing and assessment of interventions. Diagnosis and disease management and delivery of expert clinical interventions and treatments. Non-medical prescribing. Assess and treat varied clinical cases, having advanced skills to assess the patient with a differentiated or undifferentiated clinical diagnosis Work collaboratively within the multi-professional team and support the education and development of both nursing, medical and allied-health professionals. Lead MDT focussing on ageing well and frailty Clinical skills Main duties of the job The Community Frailty Specialist will work collaboratively with their respective Primary Care Network in Sunderland and the wider Neighbourhood Team to meet the needs of patients. Advanced communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills will be used to initial assess and provide on-going patient care. Working within local and nationally agreed protocols and guidelines, the Specialist exercises independent judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and management of community patients. The post holder will be part of a team that leads non-medical models of care across primary and community-based settings, including care homes and within community teams, in collaboration with multi-professional and multi organisational colleagues. They will also play a crucial role in stepping up, stepping down and proactive care through timely assessment, referral, responsive intervention and care planning. There will be dedicated time for continuous professional development. About us Sunderland GP Alliance has been recognised in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. In return successful candidates can expect: 33 days annual leave NHS Pension Peer support and team network Candidates must also hold a driving licence and have access to a car, insured for business use. Successful candidates will be employed by Sunderland GP Alliance, on behalf of the PCNs. SGPA is a not-for-profit organisation owned by the city's GPs, representing over 250,000 patients across Sunderland. Date posted 10 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Circa £45,966 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number U0012-24-0075 Job locations North East BIC Wearfield Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR5 2TA Job description Job responsibilities For full job description, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Care Communications and Relationships Key Relationships Analytical and Judgemental Planning and Organisation Physical Skills Policy and Service Development Financial and Physical Resources Human Resources Information Resources Research and Development Freedom to Act Effort and Environment Physical Mental Emotional Confidentiality Health & Safety Equality and Diversity Quality Communication The employer is Sunderland GP Alliance and the post-holder is expected to comply with the Alliances employment policies and procedures Job description Job responsibilities For full job description, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Care Communications and Relationships Key Relationships Analytical and Judgemental Planning and Organisation Physical Skills Policy and Service Development Financial and Physical Resources Human Resources Information Resources Research and Development Freedom to Act Effort and Environment Physical Mental Emotional Confidentiality Health & Safety Equality and Diversity Quality Communication The employer is Sunderland GP Alliance and the post-holder is expected to comply with the Alliances employment policies and procedures Person Specification Experience Essential Previous knowledge and experience of working within speciality Ability to manage own patient caseload Good communication skills Established Teaching skills Knowledge of Quality improvement and research methodology Extensive experience in caring for patients across a wide variety of clinical settings Experience of Innovation and change management Understanding of health promotion and counselling Desirable Experience in applying research findings to practice Experience of providing clinical supervision in practice Other Essential Committed to further personal and professional development Able to understand requirement to manage resources effectively Ability to travel and move frequently between sites and across Sunderland as required. The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies Ability to work in shared space with often noisy and frequent interruptions. Qualifications Essential Professionally Registered Nurse/Paramedic Current registration with NMC/HCPC Clinical skills Desirable MSc in appropriate clinical field (or working towards it) or relevant modules that meet the 4 pillars of advanced practice. Advanced Clinical Practice qualification (or working towards it) Management qualification/leadership qualification Independent/Supplementary Prescribing (V300) Person Specification Experience Essential Previous knowledge and experience of working within speciality Ability to manage own patient caseload Good communication skills Established Teaching skills Knowledge of Quality improvement and research methodology Extensive experience in caring for patients across a wide variety of clinical settings Experience of Innovation and change management Understanding of health promotion and counselling Desirable Experience in applying research findings to practice Experience of providing clinical supervision in practice Other Essential Committed to further personal and professional development Able to understand requirement to manage resources effectively Ability to travel and move frequently between sites and across Sunderland as required. The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies Ability to work in shared space with often noisy and frequent interruptions. Qualifications Essential Professionally Registered Nurse/Paramedic Current registration with NMC/HCPC Clinical skills Desirable MSc in appropriate clinical field (or working towards it) or relevant modules that meet the 4 pillars of advanced practice. Advanced Clinical Practice qualification (or working towards it) Management qualification/leadership qualification Independent/Supplementary Prescribing (V300) 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. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sunderland GP Alliance Address North East BIC Wearfield Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR5 2TA Employer's website https://www.sunderlandgpalliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)