North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
Are you a dynamic and motivated clinician? Are you focussed on patient centred care and choice?
Do you want to be involved in an exciting new Frailty service in North Cumbria – if so we want to hear from you!
NCIC is expanding and investing in its Frailty services to integrate between community and secondary care. North Cumbria has an ageing population and is seeing more older people living with frailty in our emergency departments and on our wards. We know that a hospital stay makes it less likely that an elderly person can return home and live independently so we have introduced a new Frailty Hub to provide a same day service.
After a successful pilot, the service is now being permanently funded in both Whitehaven and Carlisle; therefore we are looking for dynamic and motivated team members to join our ambitious, multi-disciplinary team. We want to hear from people who are passionate about our vision to provide more care closer to home and enhance the care we provide to older people living with frailty.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for posts in Cumberland infirmary Carlisle , however some cross cover may be required. The successful candidates will play an important role in embedding a Same Day Care approach to frailty. As a developing service, there are currently no substantive medical consultant posts within the frailty pathway, and the successful candidate will contribute to shaping clinical standards, pathways, and ways of working, in line with national guidance and local priorities.
The Same Day Care Frailty Service is intended to support timely assessment and management of patients living with frailty, with a focus on ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. The service will work closely with the Emergency Department, ambulance services, and primary care to provide early senior clinical input, support decision-making, and where appropriate, enable same-day management and discharge with appropriate support.
The development of this service is an important part of the Trust’s response to ongoing system pressures, including increasing demand, Emergency Department crowding, and delays in patient flow. The post holder will support efforts to reduce avoidable admissions, improve patient experience, and contribute to more effective use of hospital capacity, while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety and quality of care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC-registered GP with licence to practise
- ILS
Desirable
- Certificate in Geriatric Medicine
- Diploma in Geriatric medicine
- British Geriatric Society Tier 3 training
- ENCOP (Enhanced Care Of Older People) or similar courses
- ALS
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable interest or experience in Frailty and motivation to develop complementary skills.
- Demonstrable experience in managing complex patients.
- Demonstrable experience in managing vulnerable patients.
- Comfortable in managing patients at the end of their life and all appropriate planning.
- Experience of utilising the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Desirable
- Rotations in General Medicine, Elderly care medicine, Acute Medicine or Emergency Department
Skilla and Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective MDT working, communication skills and ability to manage complex presentations
- Accurate record-keeping, results management and adherence to clinical protocols/guidelines
- Evidence of Collaborative working.
- Evidence of Quality Improvement.
Desirable
- Teaching experience
- Mentoring and supervision skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to patient-centered, non-judgmental practice; equity, diversity and inclusion
- Professionalism, reliability and reflective practice aligned with GPwSI standards
- Ability to travel across county sites
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills
Closing Date: 12 October 2026
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