Job summary
Consultant - Care of the Elderly10 PA'sPermanent roleThis is an exciting job for an enthusiastic candidate offering a combination of an acute elderly care ward with specialist interest to develop services further.
This post will be the part of the Elderly Medicine Consultant body at Tameside General Hospital and will strengthen this team. The post holder will require the ability to drive improvements in areas of his interest. These developments and improvements are required by patients, staff and the government and to promote best practice in the management of all cases, which will include delivery of emergency admissions, inpatient management and outpatient clinics and services. The role will also include driving improvement in the service by facilitating training to junior doctors, assisting in pathway design to enhance the Elderly Medicine and chosen specialist area.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be actively involved to establish outpatient clinic template for his/her chosen specialist area and can include Falls/Stroke/TIA but any other specialist can be looked at too.
- The post holder will have responsibility to provide care for inpatients on Care of Elderly ward as well as provide specialist care such as orthogeriatric/surgical liaison/frailty/stroke/TIA. The post holder will be supported by junior doctors' middle grade.
- The postholder will have the opportunity to be the clinical and educational supervisor for named trainees.
- Developing existing clinical protocols and pathways to maximise efficiency in patient flow.
- Working closely with the Diagnostic Clinical Support service departments to maximise the effective and efficient use of the beds.
- Promoting effective communication within the departments and with the wider hospital by regular liaison with specialist medical and service departments within the hospital
- Take part in the professional supervision and development of all the junior and middle grade doctors within the Elderly Medicine Wards including appraisal and personal development planning
- Demonstrate commitment to, and participation in, Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications/ Registration
Will be required to maintain full registration with the General Medical Council
Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of CCT
Medical degree, MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Advanced Life Support
Experience/
Training
Previous experience postgraduate experience, including higher medical training Previous experience as a Specialist Registrar. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential
Recent experience in Elderly Medicine
Some experience of Ortho-geriatrics
Major incident management training
Knowledge
Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
Knowledge and application of up to date evidence-based practice
Knowledge of Audit and Research
Clinical Skills
Experience in leading the multi-disciplinary management elderly patients
Understanding of clinical risk management
Communication Skills
And Teaching
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Evidence of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Ability to work constructively in a team environment
Leadership skills
To motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff.
Other requirements
Ability to work independently as well as part of the ward-based team and Consultant team.
To balance individual requirements against those of the Division and Trust as a whole
Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
Commitment to developing new services
Ability and desire to take part in Departmental management
IT and Computer Skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications/ Registration
Will be required to maintain full registration with the General Medical Council
Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of CCT
Medical degree, MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Advanced Life Support
Experience/
Training
Previous experience postgraduate experience, including higher medical training Previous experience as a Specialist Registrar. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential
Recent experience in Elderly Medicine
Some experience of Ortho-geriatrics
Major incident management training
Knowledge
Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
Knowledge and application of up to date evidence-based practice
Knowledge of Audit and Research
Clinical Skills
Experience in leading the multi-disciplinary management elderly patients
Understanding of clinical risk management
Communication Skills
And Teaching
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Evidence of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Ability to work constructively in a team environment
Leadership skills
To motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff.
Other requirements
Ability to work independently as well as part of the ward-based team and Consultant team.
To balance individual requirements against those of the Division and Trust as a whole
Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
Commitment to developing new services
Ability and desire to take part in Departmental management
IT and Computer Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- Will be required to maintain full registration with the General Medical Council
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of CCT
- Medical degree, MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Advanced Life Support
- Previous experience as a Specialist Registrar
- Recent experience in Elderly Medicine
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Experience in leading the multi-disciplinary management elderly patients
Desirable
- oOverseas experience
- oOther tertiary qualifications
- oIT Skills
- oBreadth of experience within and outside speciality
- oPost-graduate qualifications in medical education
- oInterest in Medical management
Person Specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
- Will be required to maintain full registration with the General Medical Council
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of CCT
- Medical degree, MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Advanced Life Support
- Previous experience as a Specialist Registrar
- Recent experience in Elderly Medicine
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Experience in leading the multi-disciplinary management elderly patients
Desirable
- oOverseas experience
- oOther tertiary qualifications
- oIT Skills
- oBreadth of experience within and outside speciality
- oPost-graduate qualifications in medical education
- oInterest in Medical management
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).
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).
