Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job Information

Job  
-UHMB
• Main area Medicine Grade NHS AfC:
Band 8a
• Contract Permanent
• Hours 37.5 per week
• Salary £57,528 - £64,750 per annum (Yearly)
• Closing 07/07/2026 23:59

The Acute Frailty Team is seeking a highly motivated individual to develop our services. The ideal candidate has an interest in improving patient care within frailty, and actively contributes to education and training to upskill the local workforce.

The role includes delivery of person‑centred care, screening for frailty and conducting comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA). You will facilitate early identification and focused interventions for all adults with frailty presenting to our Emergency Department, and support the development of a frailty pathway that follows patients through their clinical journey. The role involves close collaboration with community services and partners, expanding frailty services beyond traditional models.

The Trust operates three main hospitals:
Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, and Westmorland General Hospital, plus community sites in Millom, Queen Victoria Hospital, and Ulverston. The job is based at Furness General Hospital in Barrow.

The Trust promotes equal opportunities and encourages applications from protected groups, including BAME, LGBT+, and people with a disability.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.