Consultant in Frailty
Closing date: 26 May 2026
Role Overview
We are seeking a substantive Consultant in the Community Frailty & Therapy Care Group to manage patients with the frailty ward and acute frailty model on a rota basis. The role involves clinical assessment, CGA, multidisciplinary collaboration, admission avoidance, and pathway development. The successful applicant may be appointed as Honorary Senior Lecturer at Hull York Medical School.
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 CGA delivery ensuring rapid, holistic assessment of frailty, medical needs, functional status, cognition, and social factors.
* Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with nursing staff, allied health professionals, 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 services.
* Pathway Development: Contribute to developing and improving frailty pathways, including rapid access clinics and discharge‑to‑assess models.
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent.
* Entry on the Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date within six months of interview) or CESR or European Community Rights.
* Accepted training programme for consultant status from Royal College of Physicians.
* Ability to take responsibility for delivering the service without direct supervision.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge and fit to practise safely, appropriate for consultant in Geriatrics and General (Internal) Medicine.
Benefits and Working Conditions
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum pro‑rata.
* Contract: Permanent.
* Working pattern: Full‑time.
* Location: Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust, Scunthorpe.
* Opportunities for flexible working and/or multi‑role career as part of NHS commitment.
Reference Number
208‑28644B‑26
Equal Opportunities
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings. Applications are welcomed irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
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