Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a number of GPs with an interest in frailty to support the delivery of various innovative Frailty Services as part of the North Yorkshire Community Frailty Hub.

Applicants must hold GMC registration and have experience in triage and telephone assessment. Experience working in Geriatric Medicine is desirable. Successful candidates will join our growing team of GPs with an Extended Role (GPwER) in Frailty and will be supported to work towards the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine, alongside participation in our regular frailty education sessions.

The population aged over 85 in York is projected to increase by 53% by 2033, and we are preparing to meet the needs of a growing number of patients living with frailty. The Community Frailty Hub is a collaborative multidisciplinary team of health, social care and voluntary sector partners supporting patients across York and North Yorkshire during times of crisis, through discharge support, and through proactive MDT caseload management, including the delivery of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA).

We work closely with our external partners to deliver care through a no wrong door approach, ensuring patients receive coordinated, integrated and holistic support.

This is primarily a face-to-face role based at Gateway 1, Holgate, York, working between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Clinicians will use SystmOne as the clinical system.

Main duties of the job
Please be aware that for this role, you MUST be able to work shifts on a Monday and Friday (2 sessions minimum/week).
The postholder will undertake a variety of duties, primarily providing clinical advice and support to system providers regarding vulnerable patients in the community as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality community care for frail and vulnerable patients
• Undertaking clinical assessments, home visits, and autonomous decision-making
• Coordinating multidisciplinary care to support patients to remain safely at home
• Managing investigations, referrals, prescribing, and accurate clinical documentation
• Working collaboratively with MDT colleagues across health and social care services
• Supporting training, professional standards, and ongoing frailty-focused CPD

About us
Who are we?
Nimbuscare is a not-for-profit, socially driven organisation within the NHS family. Were collaborative, agile and innovative at our core, working with partners across the system to remove complexity, inspire trust and create person-centred solutions that make healthcare better for everyone.

What we do?
We work towards making a complex system simpler. Creating better, more seamless care closer to home.

How we do it?
By collaborating closely with GP Members, Patient Safety Partners and wider health and care organisations, combining shared insight and expertise to improve outcomes for local people.

Details
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £185.40 to £216.80 a session
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 1 years
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: B0260-26-0052
Job locations: Nimbuscare Limited, Gateway 1, Holgate Park Drive, Holgate, York, YO26 4GG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting information section for full details of the role and a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities.
The job description is provided as an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job will evolve over time to reflect the changing needs of Nimbuscare and its services as well as the personal development of the post holder.

Person Specification
Skills and Competencies
Essential

• IT Skills (MS office / Systmone / EMIS)
• Advanced clinical assessment skills including history taking and clinical examination
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving with effective decision making skills, supported by a best practice approach
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Able to prioritise effectively
• Able to work under pressure

Desirable

• Evidence of Statutory and Mandatory Training

Qualifications
Essential

• Fully Qualified Doctor with current Professional Registration (GMC)
• MRCGP Qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD
• Diploma in Geriatric Medicine Or equivalent

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Lead by example
• Flexible
• Adaptability
• Using initiative
• Self-audit and reflection

Experience
Essential

• Experience of Triage / Telephone Assessment
• Up to date knowledge of the latest guidelines and evidence in older peoples medicine

Desirable

• Minimum 2 years' experience of working within a Primary Care environment
• Experience in Geriatric Medicine

Additional information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.