Frailty and Urgent Care - Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job summary

We have an exciting
new opportunity for a Frailty and Urgent Care Advanced Clinical Practitioner
to provide expert clinical leadership, advanced assessment, diagnosis,
treatment, care coordination and case management for older adults living with
frailty, multiple long-term conditions and complex health and social care
needs, alongside patients presenting with acute and urgent care needs within
General Practice.

This new position
will work alongside our home visiting team, whilst autonomously and
collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. The post holder will deliver
comprehensive frailty assessments, proactive care planning, urgent clinical
interventions, admission avoidance strategies and enhanced support for care
home residents, housebound patients and individuals at risk of  addition, the
post holder will provide same-day urgent care services, undertaking
autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with
acute, undifferentiated and minor illness presentations. The role will
support improved access to primary care services, help reduce pressure on GP
appointments and ensure patients receive timely, high-quality care in the
most appropriate setting.

Main duties of the job Supporting the
delivery of integrated frailty and urgent care services across primary care,
community services, acute care, social care and voluntary sector
organisations, the post holder will promote early intervention, prevention,
self-management and personalised care. They will ensure patients receive
timely assessment and appropriate support within their usual place of
residence whenever safe and appropriate.

As a clinical
expert in frailty and urgent care, the post holder will provide specialist
advice to healthcare professionals, patients and carers, contribute to
service development and support the implementation of evidence-based practice
to improve outcomes for patients.

About us Ash Trees Surgery is a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice serving patients across Carnforth and the surrounding communities. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred healthcare, delivered by a dedicated multidisciplinary team in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Our practice operates across multiple sites, enabling us to offer accessible services to a diverse patient population while maintaining a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on delivering compassionate care, embracing innovation, and continuously developing our services to meet the needs of our patients.

Working at Ash Trees Surgery offers the opportunity to be part of an experienced and supportive team that values collaboration, professional development, and staff wellbeing. We foster a positive working culture where every member of the team plays an important role in delivering excellent care to our patients.

Whether you are joining us in a clinical or non-clinical role, you will find a welcoming workplace with a strong commitment to teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement.

We offer:

A comprehensive induction to the role and training plan Access to the NHS Pension Scheme Incremental annual leave scheme increasing with length of service

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Access to NHS discount scheme

Tea and coffee provided

Details

Date posted
20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
Depending on experience

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference numberAJob locations

Market Street Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9JU
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities
Deliver advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and
management of patients presenting with frailty, multiple long-term conditions,
acute illness and urgent care needs.
Independently manage same-day urgent care clinics, assessing patients
with undifferentiated presentations and determining appropriate treatment,
referral or escalation.
Undertake home visits, care home reviews and urgent community
assessments, ensuring patients receive care in the most appropriate setting.
Provide rapid assessment and intervention for patients at risk of
deterioration, supporting admission avoidance and reducing unnecessary hospital
attendance.
Manage acute and complex presentations, providing treatment, follow-up
and ongoing management where clinically appropriate.
Conduct telephone, digital and face-to-face consultations, including
clinical triage of patients presenting with urgent and unscheduled care needs.
Refer patients appropriately to internal and external…