Overview
Frailty Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Leadership Role – Plymouth
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) with a specialist interest in frailty to join a progressive, patient-focused healthcare team in Plymouth. This is a senior, leadership-level position, ideal for an experienced ANP looking to shape and develop frailty services within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
The role is a mix of clinical leadership and hands-on patient care, focusing on supporting frail and complex patients both in the community and in local care homes. You’ll need to be a confident driver, as travel between sites and care homes across the Plymouth area will form a key part of your day-to-day work.
Working within a well-established primary care network, you’ll lead on the coordination and delivery of frailty pathways — collaborating closely with GPs, pharmacists, paramedics, and community teams to deliver proactive, person-centred care. As part of the leadership team, you’ll help shape local frailty strategy, mentor colleagues, and drive service innovation across the network.
What makes this role stand out
* Leadership position within an established and supportive PCN
* Involvement in shaping frailty and complex care pathways
* Varied role including community visits and care home work
* Collaborative working with GPs, community, and secondary care teams
* Genuine focus on holistic, proactive care for vulnerable patients
* Support for professional development and leadership progression
* Flexible working arrangements with a strong emphasis on work–life balance
Located in Plymouth, this role offers an ideal mix of professional opportunity and lifestyle – combining meaningful clinical work with access to beautiful coastal scenery and a friendly, vibrant community.
Key Details
* Position: Frailty Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Leadership Role)
* Location: Plymouth, Devon
* Hours: Full-time or part-time considered
* Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience + NHS pension
* Driving: Essential – community and care home visits required
* Start Date: Flexible
Please call David on 02079527641 to discuss – David Purosearch
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