Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine
Closing date: 07 July 2026
Location: West Cumberland Hospital or Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle
Main duties of the job
We are looking for posts in both West Cumberland Hospital (WCH) and Cumberland infirmary Carlisle (base sites), 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.
Job responsibilities
* Work with colleagues to develop an acute frailty pathway and further develop frailty services in partnership with the Integrated Care Communities.
* Provide teaching for Junior Doctors, Medical Students and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Take responsibility for work in the Frailty hub based at WCH or CIC.
* Share with Consultant colleagues the role of educational or clinical supervisor to junior doctors in training, including induction, provision of supportive formal appraisals, supervision of learning portfolios, and career advice as appropriate.
* Undertake personal development and mandatory training.
* Participate in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities in the Trust.
* Participate in Clinical trials.
* Work closely with other specialist teams.
* Work with managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of services.
* Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of clinical areas as required by the Clinical Lead, Clinical Director, Executive Medical Director and Chief Executive.
* Assist in the preparation of business plans.
* Support and participate in the Booked Appointment Systems.
* Take an interest in research/teaching with participation in projects and courses.
* Participate in Consultant Appraisal and Job Plan Review on an annual basis and the revalidating process when necessary; the Trust will support revalidation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
* Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a) Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview), b) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR), c) European Community Rights.
* Membership of the Royal College Physicians or equivalent.
Experience
* High level of clinical experience and competence in Geriatric medicine.
* Completed Higher Specialist Training (CCT) in Geriatrics or evidence of equivalent competency.
* Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff.
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
* A commitment to, and experience of teaching.
* An interest in developing links with Acute Medicine or Primary Care.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
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