Consultant Older Persons Medicine
The closing date is 11 June 2025
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a geriatrician, with specialist interest to be developed, to join a dynamic team of 7 clinicians providing expert care.
The department provides acute Medicine for the Older Person in two acute wards. All consultants undertake acute geriatric medicine within the comprehensive geriatric model. Consultants also contribute to various liaison roles including Trauma, Orthogeriatric medicine, Acute Frailty and Perioperative medicine.
The acute service is well supported by two local community hospitals and residential intermediate care facilities. There is a strong identity in the local community with these hospitals. There are consultant sessions in both of these hospitals. Such facilities with consultant input means that intermediate care can be delivered with confidence of being equivalent to the best comprehensive geriatric assessment models which are of proven benefit. It is envisaged that early transfer to these facilities for those who cannot go home early will be of clinical benefit and the shorten length of stay to allow efficient use of resources and improve throughput of the elective programme which is under great pressure.
For candidates with an interest in orthogeriatrics, the Orthogeriatric Service includes a consultant geriatrician, an orthopaedic nurse practitioner (specifically to support fractured NOF and geriatric consultant input on the orthopaedic wards) and orthopaedic speciality doctor.
Main duties of the job
Clinical/ on-call responsibilities
- Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Older Person's Medicine
- Named consultant for patients on older persons medicine wards
- Twice weekly ward rounds plus sessions completing new patient reviews
- Take part in the daily MDT board rounds and take an active role in managing complex discharges
- Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences
- Review of inpatient referrals for medical advice and rehabilitation
- Provide professional supervision and management of junior medical staff
- Be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at the Monthly Directorate meetings, Audit Meetings and Consultant Away Days
- Take part in annual appraisals (mandatory for all Consultants), carried out by the Clinical Director (or nominated appraiser). Appropriate time and assistance will be provided for preparation
- Active involvement in audit
- Involvement in research - if this is an area of interest
- Continuing Professional Development. The Trust supports requirements for CPD as laid down by the Royal Collages and is committed to providing support for these activities
- Be part of the Older Persons Medicine Speciality On Call Rota (1/6)
About us
The Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England. Working in the North East offers an excellent quality of life. This area boasts great transport links with easy access to a beautiful coastline/countryside and a great range of local amenities.
Details
Date posted
28 May 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
328-UE-MED-0201
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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