Job summary
The Department of Clinical Gerontology is in the process of reviewing the emergency pathway for older people and the post will be ideal for someone looking to be part of exciting changes driving improved care. The remit of the post-holder will be to join existing multi-disciplinary teams on one of our Gerontology Wards (likely Donne ward), to contribute to the weekly running of the Frailty Assessment Unit, and to explore new ways of working at the hospital-community interface. Applicants with interests in other areas of Geriatric Medicine are encouraged to apply as we are also keen to expand our service portfolio.
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the General Unselected Medical Take, weekend Frailty and Gerontology support, as well as the out-of-hours Gerontology telephone on-call rota. Changes to these provisions are likely to arise as seven-day rotas are developed further within our Modernising Medicine programme (see JD).
Outpatient activity will support the inpatient activity through targeted follow-up and will contribute to the admission avoidance rapid access 'HOT' clinics provided by the department's Consultant Connect service (descriptions of these services can be found below). We are also looking to work with integrated services across the local health and care economy to provide new and innovative ways to help enhance community support for frail local residents.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder would be expected to play a significant role in service redesign and previous experience of introducing and effecting change and quality improvement is highly desirable. Candidates should be able to provide clinical steer to develop new clinical pathways and should be committed to embedding service and cultural change. It is envisaged that as the result of this activity and other work within the department, consultants will work increasingly across traditional boundaries between primary and secondary care and support community services and GPs.
In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department with a commitment to teaching, training of junior staff, departmental efficiency, and research. There would be an opportunity for individuals with an academic track record to be accommodated within the department for this position.
Major areas of service focus within Clinical Gerontology at Denmark Hill include dementia and delirium, integrated care, and the acute care of older people.
This substantive post supports inpatient services, frailty pathways, and the hospital-community interface. There is opportunity to shape the role according to interests and expertise and prior enquiry and discussion is encouraged. Particular subspecialty interests can be accommodated, and we would strongly support academic and research interests.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department of Clinical Gerontology (Denmark Hill site) is looking to appoint a consultant in Geriatric and General Internal Medicine to join a dynamic department committed to providing high quality health care to older people served by KCH and our local community. Applications may also be considered from Consultant General Physicians with an interest in Frail Older People.
This post stands within our recently expanded department. The post-holder will allow us to deliver a seven-day acute frailty service, a seven-day consultant-delivered service on our inpatient wards, as well as supporting an expanded GIM consultant body to support an enhanced support to the acute medical take. In addition we are looking to broaden our support and liaison to local care homes.
The Department of Clinical Gerontology is in the process of reviewing the emergency pathway for older people and the post will be ideal for someone looking to be part of exciting changes driving improved care. The remit of the post-holder will be to join existing multidisciplinary teams on one of our Gerontology Wards (likely Donne ward), to contribute to the weekly running of the Frailty Assessment Unit, and to explore new ways of working at the hospital-community interface. Applicants with interests in other areas of Geriatric Medicine are encouraged to apply as we are also keen to expand our service portfolio.
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the General Unselected Medical Take, weekend Frailty and Gerontology support, as well as the out-of-hours Gerontology telephone on-call rota. Changes to these provisions are likely to arise as seven-day rotas are developed further within our Modernising Medicine programme (see below).
Outpatient activity will support the inpatient activity through targeted follow-up and will contribute to the admission avoidance rapid access HOT clinics provided by the departments Consultant Connect service (descriptions of these services can be found below). We are also looking to work with integrated services across the local health and care economy to provide new and innovative ways to help enhance community support for frail local residents. The aim would be to add value to patient care, provide more care closer to home, and support long-term care planning that reduces unplanned acute admissions and better coordination of care.
The post-holder would be expected to play a significant role in service redesign and previous experience of introducing and effecting change and quality improvement is highly desirable. Candidates should be able to provide clinical steer to develop new clinical pathways and should be committed to embedding service and cultural change. It is envisaged that as the result of this activity and other work within the department, consultants will work increasingly across traditional boundaries between primary and secondary care and support community services and GPs.
In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department with a commitment to teaching, training of junior staff, departmental efficiency, and research. There would be an opportunity for individuals with an academic track record to be accommodated within the department for this position.
Major areas of service focus within Clinical Gerontology at Denmark Hill include dementia and delirium, integrated care, and the acute care of older people.
AAC Interview Date: 22/02/2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department of Clinical Gerontology (Denmark Hill site) is looking to appoint a consultant in Geriatric and General Internal Medicine to join a dynamic department committed to providing high quality health care to older people served by KCH and our local community. Applications may also be considered from Consultant General Physicians with an interest in Frail Older People.
This post stands within our recently expanded department. The post-holder will allow us to deliver a seven-day acute frailty service, a seven-day consultant-delivered service on our inpatient wards, as well as supporting an expanded GIM consultant body to support an enhanced support to the acute medical take. In addition we are looking to broaden our support and liaison to local care homes.
The Department of Clinical Gerontology is in the process of reviewing the emergency pathway for older people and the post will be ideal for someone looking to be part of exciting changes driving improved care. The remit of the post-holder will be to join existing multidisciplinary teams on one of our Gerontology Wards (likely Donne ward), to contribute to the weekly running of the Frailty Assessment Unit, and to explore new ways of working at the hospital-community interface. Applicants with interests in other areas of Geriatric Medicine are encouraged to apply as we are also keen to expand our service portfolio.
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the General Unselected Medical Take, weekend Frailty and Gerontology support, as well as the out-of-hours Gerontology telephone on-call rota. Changes to these provisions are likely to arise as seven-day rotas are developed further within our Modernising Medicine programme (see below).
Outpatient activity will support the inpatient activity through targeted follow-up and will contribute to the admission avoidance rapid access HOT clinics provided by the departments Consultant Connect service (descriptions of these services can be found below). We are also looking to work with integrated services across the local health and care economy to provide new and innovative ways to help enhance community support for frail local residents. The aim would be to add value to patient care, provide more care closer to home, and support long-term care planning that reduces unplanned acute admissions and better coordination of care.
The post-holder would be expected to play a significant role in service redesign and previous experience of introducing and effecting change and quality improvement is highly desirable. Candidates should be able to provide clinical steer to develop new clinical pathways and should be committed to embedding service and cultural change. It is envisaged that as the result of this activity and other work within the department, consultants will work increasingly across traditional boundaries between primary and secondary care and support community services and GPs.
In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department with a commitment to teaching, training of junior staff, departmental efficiency, and research. There would be an opportunity for individuals with an academic track record to be accommodated within the department for this position.
Major areas of service focus within Clinical Gerontology at Denmark Hill include dementia and delirium, integrated care, and the acute care of older people.
AAC Interview Date: 22/02/2023
Person Specification
Qualifcations
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- [MRCP] or equivalent
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD or PhD)
Registration
Essential
- Within six months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview; this can be pro rata for those working less-than-full-time
- Full registration with GMC and Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of geriatric and general medicine, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day-to-day organisation of geriatric medicine services in a busy teaching hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit and Quality Improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement
Research
Essential
- Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of geriatric or general
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Flexible and resilient
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance, tidy personal appearance
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Kings Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of King's values
- Commitment to uphold King's values
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
Person Specification
Qualifcations
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- [MRCP] or equivalent
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD or PhD)
Registration
Essential
- Within six months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview; this can be pro rata for those working less-than-full-time
- Full registration with GMC and Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of geriatric and general medicine, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day-to-day organisation of geriatric medicine services in a busy teaching hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit and Quality Improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement
Research
Essential
- Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of geriatric or general
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Flexible and resilient
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance, tidy personal appearance
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Kings Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of King's values
- Commitment to uphold King's values
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
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.
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).
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.
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).
