Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an advanced clinical practitioner to join the evolving Acute Frailty Team. 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. The service is looking to expand its service by providing rapid access clinics for complex case management and admission avoidance.
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.