Overview
We are seeking to appoint a substantive Specialist in the Community, Frailty & Therapy Care Group to join a team of Consultants on the south bank. This newly formed role will manage frailty within urgent and emergency care across our UEC footprint and cover the acute frailty ward at SGH. The successful applicant may be appointed as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Hull York Medical School (HYMS) in recognition of contributions to teaching and research.
Key Responsibilities
* Clinical: Provide expert clinical assessment and decision-making for frail older adults at the front door of acute care (e.g., Emergency Department, Same Day Emergency Care, Frailty wards).
* Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA): Lead or support CGAs to ensure rapid and holistic assessment of frailty, medical needs, functional status, cognition, and social factors.
* Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with nursing staff, allied health professionals, geriatricians, social workers, and community services to enable timely, person-centred care.
* Admission Avoidance: Develop and implement plans to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, facilitating safe discharge or transfer to appropriate community-based services.
* Pathway Development: Contribute to the development and improvement of frailty pathways, including rapid access clinics, discharge-to-assess models, and integrated care solutions.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest NHS acute and community partnership arrangements, serving over one million patients per year with a budget of over £1.3 billion. It comprises Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH).
We employ nearly 20,000 staff across five main hospital sites: Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital; Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital (NLAG); Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital (HUTH). As Teaching Hospitals with HYMS, we contribute to research across biomedical and clinical disciplines.
We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce to deliver excellent care for our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Details
Date posted: 30 January 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £100,870 to £111,441 per year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust – Scunthorpe General Hospital, Scunthorpe
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below. We support flexible working and a multi-role career where possible to improve quality of life and recruitment and retention of staff. Local flexible working is developed in partnership between the line manager and employee to ensure equality of access to flexible working wherever practicable.
We are committed to a fair, supportive working environment where contributions are recognised and staff well-being is prioritised in line with the NHS Constitution. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. Further information can be found on our recruitment site.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
* MBBS
* Equivalent to MBBS
* Entry on the Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date within six months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
Experience
* Undertaken programme of training acceptable to the Royal College of Physicians for appointment to Consultant Status
* Entry on the Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date within six months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
* Able to take responsibility for delivering the service without direct supervision
* Knowledge up to date and fit to practise safely
* Appropriate to holding a Consultant in Geriatrics and General (Internal) Medicine
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS submission is required. UK registration and sponsorship details apply as per statutory requirements. The organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
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