# Frailty Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Testvale Surgery. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/frailty-nurse/2e8f6401-d77c-45be-af95-15ab49fbcabc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/frailty-nurse/2e8f6401-d77c-45be-af95-15ab49fbcabc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Testvale Surgery - **Location:** 12 Salisbury Road, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3PY, United Kingdom; Forest Gate Surgery; Totton Health Centre - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Salary:** Negotiable - **Contract type:** Fixed-Term - **Employment type:** Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-30T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-15T09:43:04.919Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A1986-26-0005 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/A1986-26-0005/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=A1986-26-0005 - **Employer website:** http://www.testvalesurgery.com/ ## Job Content ### Job summary Totton Primary Care Network is seeking an experienced and motivated Frailty Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of proactive, high-quality care to our frail and elderly population. We have an exciting opportunity for an experience Frailty Nurse to join our established Primary Care Network (PCN). We serve the people of Totton and surrounding areas, including the outer parts of the New Forest, with a population of approximately 37,000 patients. We are an expanding and progressive organisation with excellent patient care as our central value. We are seeking to expand our care and support the delivery of pro-active, high quality care to our patients. This role is central to improving outcomes for patients living with frailty through early identification, personalised care planning, and coordinated working across primary, community, and secondary care services. ### Main duties of the job - Undertake comprehensive frailty assessments, including clinical, functional, psychological, and social aspects of care. - Develop, implement, and regularly review personalised care and support plans in collaboration with patients, carers, and the wider MDT. - Provide clinical reviews and ongoing monitoring for patients identified as moderately or severely frail. - Support admission avoidance through early intervention, escalation planning, and coordination with community and acute services. - Contribute to anticipatory care planning, including end-of-life and advance care planning where appropriate. Work closely with GPs, ANPs, Care Coordinators, Social Prescribers, pharmacists, and community teams. - Participate in MDT meetings, case discussions, and proactive care planning forums. - Act as a clinical resource for frailty-related advice within the PCN. - Liaise with secondary care, community services, and voluntary sector organisations to ensure seamless care pathways. Contribute to the development and delivery of PCN frailty services in line with DES requirements. - Support quality improvement initiatives related to frailty and proactive care. - Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in patient records. - Maintain awareness of current best practice, guidelines, and evidence relating to frailty care. ### About us We have an exciting opportunity for an experience Frailty Nurse to join our established Primary Care Network (PCN). We serve the people of Totton and surrounding areas, including the outer parts of the New Forest, with a population of approximately 37,000 patients. ### Details - Date posted: 15 September 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: Depending on experience - Contract: Fixed term - Duration: 2 years - Working pattern: Part-time - Reference number: A1986-26-0005 - Job locations: 12 Salisbury Road, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3PY, United Kingdom, Forest Gate Surgery, Hazel Farm Road, Totton, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 8WU, United Kingdom, Totton Health Centre, Testwood Lane, Totton, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 3ZN, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities Multidisciplinary & Collaborative Working - Work closely with GPs, ANPs, Care Coordinators, Social Prescribers, pharmacists, and community teams. - Participate in MDT meetings, case discussions, and proactive care planning forums. - Act as a clinical resource for frailty-related advice within the PCN. - Liaise with secondary care, community services, and voluntary sector organisations to ensure seamless care pathways. Service Development & Quality - Contribute to the development and delivery of PCN frailty services in line with DES requirements. - Support quality improvement initiatives related to frailty and proactive care. - Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in patient records. - Maintain awareness of current best practice, guidelines, and evidence relating to frailty care. Professional Responsibilities - Maintain NMC registration and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. - Take responsibility for own professional development and mandatory training. - Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal, and revalidation processes. - Work within PCN policies, procedures, and governance frameworks. ### UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse with current NMC registration - Experience working with older adults and/or patients living with - frailty - Experience of clinical assessment and care planning - Experience working within primary care, community services, or - a similar healthcare setting - Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills - Knowledge of frailty, long-term conditions, and proactive care - approaches - Ability to work autonomously and manage a clinical caseload - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team - Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical records - Organised, flexible, and adaptable approach to work - Patient-centred and compassionate care approach - Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise competing - demands - Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion - Willingness to travel between PCN sites as required - Commitment to ongoing professional development - Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check - Occupational Health clearance - Hold a valid driving licence with own car and business insurance - to use for home visits. **Desirable** - Experience of proactive or anticipatory care - Experience working with care homes or long-term conditions - Experience of working within a PCN or MDT setting - Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience - Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work - towards - Knowledge of PCN structures and DES requirements - Understanding of population health and personalised care ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.