Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Frailty Same Day Care

Job description

Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Frailty Same Day CareThe 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 jobAs 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 responsibilitiesIn 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 SpecificationQualifications

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.

AddressCumberland Infirmary / West Cumberland Hospital

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Carlisle

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English