Frailty General Practitioner
4 days ago
Scarborough
General Practitioner (GP) – Virtual Frailty Ward Location: Scarborough Contract: Fixed Term - 24 Months We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking General Practitioner (GP) to join our pioneering Virtual Frailty Ward team. This innovative service supports older adults living with frailty to receive timely, hospital-level care at home. As a GP within the Virtual Frailty Ward, you will provide expert clinical input to a multidisciplinary team, helping to optimise patient care, reduce avoidable hospital admissions, and promote independence. This role is ideal for a GP with an interest in frailty, urgent care, or community-based integrated services. • Provide senior clinical leadership and decision-making within the Virtual Frailty Ward., • Undertake assessments of acutely unwell or deteriorating frail patients., • Develop and implement holistic, person-centred care plans, including advanced care planning where appropriate., • Liaise closely with consultants, ACPs, community nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and social care professionals., • Prescribe, monitor, and review medications in line with best practice and patient needs., • Contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and education for colleagues and trainees., • Participate in rota cover, including virtual ward rounds and urgent clinical reviews. We are seeking a collaborative and compassionate GP who is passionate about improving outcomes for older adults with frailty. For further information please contact Scott Marsh - 01772 208963 /