Frailty Advanced Nurse Practitioner

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

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