Job summary
Interview-29.09.25
Applicants are invited for the post of Consultant Geriatrician
within the Rehab and Elderly Medicine Directorate on a 10PA basis, however LTFT
applications will be considered. Successful candidates will join an existing
team of 31 consultants whose clinical activities support a range of
sub-specialities including orthogeriatrics, movement disorders, acute frailty,
FASS and dementia and delirium care.
Clinical management of patients is well supported through the use of a
consultant delivered model of care across a 7-day period and the department proves
attractive to candidates wishing to join a dynamic, ambitious and
forward-thinking service.
Applicants
must possess MRCP, hold a CCST and be on the GMCs Specialist Register, or be
within 6 months of being admitted to the GMCs Specialist Register. Skills in
undergraduate teaching and emergency medicine are desirable. Development of
sub-speciality interests will be encouraged and supported in line with service
priorities. Post holders will play a key role in both new and ongoing service
developments within geriatric medicine and work closely with the Clinical Lead,
Clinical Director, Directorate Manager to develop / deliver safe and
sustainable high-quality services for patients.
Informal enquiries
are welcomed and encouraged. Applicants interested in applying should contact
Dr Richard Telford, Clinical Director on ext. 47496 or Bleep 52454 and Dr Marie
Bateman, Clinical Lead on ext. 40508 or bleep 58267
Main duties of the job
The post-holder
will be expected to develop, in conjunction with the department, a
comprehensive service for elderly patients and contribute to consultant-led
care across 7 days. All applicants must be prepared to participate in a
1 in 14 on call consultant rota.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Clinical
Provision and delivery of consultant support for patients
requiring geriatric assessment and management
Provision of assessment and triage of patients requiring
complex care and interventions
Ability to facilitate discussions and onward referrals
for patients requiring investigations and/or specialist care
Support sub-speciality care within the care of the
elderly service
Support outpatient services such as general and
sub-speciality consultant led clinics across both sites / where needed
Actively participate in MDTs and other meetings
necessary to patient care
Support the clinical lead and clinical director with the
development of geriatric medicine services across STSFT.
Administrative
Participate in local and national audit activities
relevant to elderly medicine
Attendance at clinical governance activities / meetings
Act as an educational and clinical supervisor for junior
medical staff in training
Support the delivery of integrated older persons care
and services as needed
Research
Participate in existing clinical trials and research
within the service
Working with the STSFT research and innovation team
assist with the recruitment of potential participants into future research
studies
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Clinical
Provision and delivery of consultant support for patients
requiring geriatric assessment and management
Provision of assessment and triage of patients requiring
complex care and interventions
Ability to facilitate discussions and onward referrals
for patients requiring investigations and/or specialist care
Support sub-speciality care within the care of the
elderly service
Support outpatient services such as general and
sub-speciality consultant led clinics across both sites / where needed
Actively participate in MDTs and other meetings
necessary to patient care
Support the clinical lead and clinical director with the
development of geriatric medicine services across STSFT.
Administrative
Participate in local and national audit activities
relevant to elderly medicine
Attendance at clinical governance activities / meetings
Act as an educational and clinical supervisor for junior
medical staff in training
Support the delivery of integrated older persons care
and services as needed
Research
Participate in existing clinical trials and research
within the service
Working with the STSFT research and innovation team
assist with the recruitment of potential participants into future research
studies
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Have spent either 3 years in Higher Training (or equivalent) or 5 years as a Specialist Registrar (or equivalent).
- Have experience in training under graduates and postgraduates.
Desirable
- Have been involved in academic research as part of their training and have both presented and published peer reviewed articles.
- Have spent a period of training in research in a discipline appropriate to their intended practice.
- Have undertaken additional training in geriatric medicine.
- Have received further specialty training in Geriatric and General Medicine to a level equivalent to Calman Level III.
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess MRCP.
- Hold a CCT and or be on the GMCs Specialist Register, or be within 3-6
- months of being admitted to the GMCs Specialist Register.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Management & Leadership skills.
- Be able to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Have obtained a higher degree by thesis (MD, MCh, MSc).
- Awareness of assessment / appraisal.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Have spent either 3 years in Higher Training (or equivalent) or 5 years as a Specialist Registrar (or equivalent).
- Have experience in training under graduates and postgraduates.
Desirable
- Have been involved in academic research as part of their training and have both presented and published peer reviewed articles.
- Have spent a period of training in research in a discipline appropriate to their intended practice.
- Have undertaken additional training in geriatric medicine.
- Have received further specialty training in Geriatric and General Medicine to a level equivalent to Calman Level III.
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess MRCP.
- Hold a CCT and or be on the GMCs Specialist Register, or be within 3-6
- months of being admitted to the GMCs Specialist Register.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Management & Leadership skills.
- Be able to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Have obtained a higher degree by thesis (MD, MCh, MSc).
- Awareness of assessment / appraisal.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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