About this role
Job summary
Are you considering your next career opportunity?
On the 30th June, we are hosting an open day at the CUMBERLAND INFIRMARY in Carlisle for Consultant posts in a number of specialties. Please use the following link for more information -https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/consultant-jobs
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 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.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description Job responsibilities
The appointee will, together with existing colleagues be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective clinical frailty service to the Trust and other users of the service.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
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 post graduate 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 their patients and the running of clinical areas and also 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 Essential
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
Desirable
Postgraduate qualification
Experience Essential
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
Desirable
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Cumberland Hospital or Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle
Whitehaven/Carlisle
CA28 8JG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)