Job summary
Consultant Physician in Elderly Medicine with an interest in Acute Frailty
Directorate: Adult/Geriatric Medicine
Contract: Permanent
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious, dynamic individual to join our committed and well integrated multidisciplinary team, providing high standard care to the local community as a Consultant Physician in Elderly Medicine with an interest in Acute Frailty.
Main duties of the job
There are eight full time Consultant posts. This post is a replacement post for one of these Consultants who is leaving. We have 16 junior doctors (including 11 CMT) and it is anticipated we will have more CMT trainees from August 2018. We have three SpRs at present
The successful applicant will work alongside (share patient care) another Ageing and Health Consultant (two Consultants per ward) providing two Consultant- led ward rounds per week, reviewing new transfers/ admissions to the ward on a daily basis (internal rota) along with chairing one multidisciplinary team meeting per week.
Candidates for the post will hold a CCT or be within 6 months of obtaining/ Hold a CESR
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post-Holder will participate in the Geriatrician of the Day rota involving reviews of appropriate patients identified by the Frailty specialist nurses in AE short stay wards. This also encompasses seeing Ward referrals and supervising the Urgent Access Clinic. The aim is to manage these patients in the most appropriate setting, which is not always the acute hospital. There will be an increased focus on rapid, comprehensive assessment of selected patients with a view to streamlining pathways, shortening inpatient stays and preventing unnecessary admissions where patients can be more appropriately managed out of hospital.
The appointed candidate will be required to take part in the General Medical on-call rota and will be expected to carry out the required number of PTWRs when on-call. The average number of admissions in 24 hours is approximately 35. On-call duties on the General Medical Rota will currently be approximately one in 16-20. The Trust is developing 7 day services and the organisation of weekend cover may change in the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post-Holder will participate in the Geriatrician of the Day rota involving reviews of appropriate patients identified by the Frailty specialist nurses in AE short stay wards. This also encompasses seeing Ward referrals and supervising the Urgent Access Clinic. The aim is to manage these patients in the most appropriate setting, which is not always the acute hospital. There will be an increased focus on rapid, comprehensive assessment of selected patients with a view to streamlining pathways, shortening inpatient stays and preventing unnecessary admissions where patients can be more appropriately managed out of hospital.
The appointed candidate will be required to take part in the General Medical on-call rota and will be expected to carry out the required number of PTWRs when on-call. The average number of admissions in 24 hours is approximately 35. On-call duties on the General Medical Rota will currently be approximately one in 16-20. The Trust is developing 7 day services and the organisation of weekend cover may change in the future.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration, MRCP
- MBBS or equivalent
- Holds CCT or equivalent or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
- Other degrees, e.g. BSc MSc, MD, PhD
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Governance principles
- Awareness of current General Medical practices
Skills
Essential
- Ability to make decisions at Consultant level
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role of Consultant
- Ability to inspire, lead and motivate team
- Good team working skills
- Computer-literate in clinical software and Microsoft Office applications (word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database analysis)
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in General Internal Medicine and Stroke
- Full and independent management of clinical patient workload
- Experience of teaching doctors-in training and undergraduates
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of collaborative clinical or laboratory research
Attitude
Essential
- Assessment against the Trust values: Caring with Compassion; Respect and Dignity; Striving to Excel; Professional Standards; Working Together against the Trust values: Caring with Compassion; Respect and Dignity; Striving to Excel; Professional Standards; Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration, MRCP
- MBBS or equivalent
- Holds CCT or equivalent or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
- Other degrees, e.g. BSc MSc, MD, PhD
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Governance principles
- Awareness of current General Medical practices
Skills
Essential
- Ability to make decisions at Consultant level
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role of Consultant
- Ability to inspire, lead and motivate team
- Good team working skills
- Computer-literate in clinical software and Microsoft Office applications (word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database analysis)
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in General Internal Medicine and Stroke
- Full and independent management of clinical patient workload
- Experience of teaching doctors-in training and undergraduates
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of collaborative clinical or laboratory research
Attitude
Essential
- Assessment against the Trust values: Caring with Compassion; Respect and Dignity; Striving to Excel; Professional Standards; Working Together against the Trust values: Caring with Compassion; Respect and Dignity; Striving to Excel; Professional Standards; Working Together
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).
