Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner – Frailty Same Day Care
The closing date is 28 May 2026
Are you a dynamic and motivated clinician focused on patient‑centred care and choice? Join our exciting new Frailty service in North Cumbria.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is expanding its Frailty services, integrating community and secondary care. With an ageing population, our Frailty Hub provides a same‑day service to reduce unnecessary hospital stays.
Main duties of the job
As a junior decision maker, you will work under the supervision of a senior team to assess, diagnose and treat undifferentiated patients living with frailty across the Frailty Hub, Community Hospitals and Urgent Community Response. You will collaborate closely with the Emergency Department, SDEC, Acute Medical and Virtual Ward teams.
Job responsibilities
In addition to the core duties, you will:
- Participate in multi‑disciplinary team meetings.
- Document clinical assessments and care plans.
- Support the transition of care at discharge or transfer.
- Engage with patients and families to provide education and discharge planning.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Registered healthcare practitioner with post‑education experience in acute or community care.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Educated to Master’s level or willingness to undertake in the role.
- Portfolio demonstrating continuous professional development.
- ILS provider.
- ALS provider/instructor.
Knowledge and Experience
- Professional knowledge from degree/diploma supplemented by post‑registration experience and specialist knowledge of the clinical area applied for.
- Evidence of management skills gained through theory and/or practice.
- IT literate.
- Experience of mentoring and developing staff.
- Current professional registration.
- Experience in community, acute or primary care settings.
- Ability to manage a deteriorating patient.
Skills and Ability
- Problem‑solving, analytical and decision‑making skills.
- Prioritise clinical workload and assess associated risks.
- Organisational skills.
- Basic IT skills.
- Effective communication with individuals and groups.
- Demonstrate compassion and dignified care values.
- Overcome barriers to effective communication.
- Plan and coordinate transition of care.
- Clinical assessment, X‑ray interpretation and procedural skills.
Benefits
- 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years.
- NHS discounts.
- Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work.
- Vivup free, confidential counselling and information service.
Address
Cumberland Infirmary / West Cumberland Hospital
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