Job summary
We are pleased to invite applications for Consultant posts in Geriatric and/or Stroke Medicine. The posts will support activity within the Complex Health Department, within the Medicine and Outpatients Division, across Wythenshawe Hospital and Trafford General Hospital.
There will be opportunities to work across a variety of workstreams dependent on individual preferences as well as opportunities to work part time depending on individual circumstances. We would particularly welcome applicants with interests in Oncogeriatrics, falls/syncope, PD, Acute Frailty/ Hospital at Home/community, Stroke and General geriatrics.
Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration -MFT cannot support GMC Sponsorship for candidates who are offered permanent vacancies.
Main duties of the job
Complex Health is one of the directorates within the Division of Medicine & Outpatient alongside Outpatients and Medical Specialties. Complex Health as a directorate encompasses Geriatric Medicine, Stroke Medicine and Palliative Medicine.
It works across all four hospitals within the WTWA site and there is opportunity to work at each of these. Wythenshawe Hospital is a large teaching hospital with specific separate takes in Respiratory, Cardiology and a GI bleed rota. Trafford Hospital is a district General Hospital which serves its local population with a focus on orthopaedics, rehabilitation and frailty.
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the general medical on call rota. See job description for more detail.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- Fully registered Medical Practitioner
- MRCP
- Within 6 months of receiving CCST in Geriatric Medicine
- Within 6 months of receiving CCST in Acute Internal Medicine or General Internal Medicine
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Training
Essential
- As required by the Royal College of Physicians
- Formal Specialist Registrar training in Geriatric and General Medicine
Pro. Interests & Experience
Essential
- Specialist interest in one area of Geriatric Medicine
- Ability to take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Active & ongoing interest in research and audit
Management & Administration
Essential
- Ability to organise & manage outpatient priorities & waiting lists
- Ability to manage & lead a team
Teaching
Essential
- Interest in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical & procedural skills
DOMESTIC
Essential
- Resident within a reasonable travel time of the hospital or equivalent access
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Multidisciplinary team experience
- Enquiring, critical approach to problems
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- Fully registered Medical Practitioner
- MRCP
- Within 6 months of receiving CCST in Geriatric Medicine
- Within 6 months of receiving CCST in Acute Internal Medicine or General Internal Medicine
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Training
Essential
- As required by the Royal College of Physicians
- Formal Specialist Registrar training in Geriatric and General Medicine
Pro. Interests & Experience
Essential
- Specialist interest in one area of Geriatric Medicine
- Ability to take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Active & ongoing interest in research and audit
Management & Administration
Essential
- Ability to organise & manage outpatient priorities & waiting lists
- Ability to manage & lead a team
Teaching
Essential
- Interest in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical & procedural skills
DOMESTIC
Essential
- Resident within a reasonable travel time of the hospital or equivalent access
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Multidisciplinary team experience
- Enquiring, critical approach to problems
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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).
