Frailty General Practitioner

Job DescriptionGeneral Practitioner (GP) Virtual Frailty WardLocation: Scarborough Contract: Fixed Term - 24 MonthsWe 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 / [email protected]

Created: 2025-10-05