About this role
Job summary
Worthing Medical Group is a large, forward-thinking primary care practice delivering a well-established, highly proactive frailty service across care homes and for housebound patients. We currently support over 900 patients living in care homes, with a whole-system model designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care to one of our most vulnerable patient groups.
The service is clinically led by GP Lead Dr Anna Robertson, working alongside a team of three highly skilled Advanced Nurse Practitioners, supported by dedicated care coordinators. This creates a strong, collaborative and well-supported environment, enabling clinicians to focus on delivering high-quality care.
We operate a structured, proactive approach including care home ward rounds, case management and multidisciplinary working, ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time. Clinical support is a key strength of the service, with a dedicated weekly GP supervision session for complex case discussion, alongside access to GP support throughout the working day for advice and escalation.
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly developed and supportive frailty service. If frailty care is your passion, this is the team for you.
Main duties of the job
This role focuses on delivering clinical care within care homes and supporting housebound patients with complex needs. The post holder will undertake ward rounds, complete home visits for comprehensive geriatric assessment, provide ongoing case management, and work closely within a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, proactive care.
About us
We are a large innovative GP Practice based over three sites, offering a comprehensive range of patient-centred services for the areas of Central and West Worthing, Tarring, Goring and Durrington.
Worthing Medical Group is the largest GP surgery on the South Coast with a patient list of nearly 21,000.
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
This role focuses on delivering clinical care within care homes and supporting housebound patients with complex needs. The post holder will undertake ward rounds, complete home visits for comprehensive geriatric assessment, provide ongoing case management, and work closely within a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, proactive care.
KEY responsibilities:
Undertake regular ward rounds within care home settings
Provide clinical assessment and management of frail and complex patients
Deliver proactive case management for housebound patients
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
Coordinate care with external services to ensure a joined-up approach
Develop personalised and anticipatory care plans
Support end-of-life care planning
Identify deterioration early and escalate appropriately
Ensure accurate documentation and coding of clinical activity
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (NMC) or Paramedic (HCPC) or relevant AHP registration
Desirable
Advanced Clinical Practice qualification or equivalent experience
Experience Essential
Registered Nurse (NMC) or Paramedic (HCPC) or relevant AHP registration Experience working with frail, elderly or housebound patients Experience working with patients with dementia or cognitive impairment Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills Experience in community, primary care or care home settings Ability to work independently and manage a clinical caseload Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
Advanced Clinical Practice qualification or equivalent experience Non-medical prescribing qualification Experience delivering care home ward rounds Knowledge of frailty pathways or long-term condition management Experience of anticipatory and end-of-life care Familiarity with EMIS
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Worthing Medical Group
Address Worthing Medical Group
23 Shelley Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 4BS
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://worthingmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)