Job summary We are looking for a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner to work within the Community Frailty Team in Sunderland. The team consists of Band 7 and Band 6 Nurse Practitioners who are based in each of our six Community Integrated Teams. You will be responsible for out of hospital care assessment and co-ordination of care and services to people who live in their own home or nursing or residential care and are identified as having moderate to severe frailty, multiple co-morbidities, complex needs or who are identified as high intensity service users. You will work as part of the MDT. There will be considerable opportunity for innovation and job satisfaction. Main duties of the job As a Nurse Practitioner in the Community Frailty Team you will have responsibility for contributing to care home and community MDTs for patients with moderate to severe frailty. You will visit patients in these care environments to undertake Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments, develop personalised care plans with patients and those important to them, and promote independence and self care in order to prevent avoidable hospital attendances. To do this you will have an excellent working knowledge of care of patients with frailty and complex health needs. You will work autonomously, be a dynamic, approachable and motivated leader and clinician and you will be responsible for ensuring high standards are maintained, you will have a desire for continual personal and service improvement. Essential Criteria A nursing or related degree Advanced clinical assessment skills accreditation Nurse Prescribing quantification and experience. Advanced decision-making skills Experience of leading service developments and managing change Car driver, ability to travel independently For further information please contact Ashley Burnett 07920190936 About us Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required. One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy. The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process. Details Date posted 14 May 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £49,387 to £56,515 a year PRO RATA IF PART TIME Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number C9155-CMNM-0526-31 Job locations Grindon Health Centre Grindon Health Centre Sunderland SR4 7TT United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Nurse Practitioner 30 or 37.5hrs Hours Per week If you have already applied under reference C9155-CMNM-0426-18 there is no need to re apply. To coordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring. To contribute to the organisation of multidisciplinary, patient centred care. To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner within the specialism. To provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the assessment, management and care of patients within the specialist area. To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework. To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Practice.