West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Locum Consultant Geriatrician

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Job summary

Locum Consultant Care of the Elderly (Geriatrician)

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and innovative colleague to join an established care of elderly Consultant team within a busy district general hospital environment. The main components of the role are supervising in- patient clinical management of older adults and providing leadership and support to a community-based rehabilitation ward.

We have embraced the new virtual way of working with daily virtual hospital review for patients suffering with frailty, we work closely with our community colleagues to help with admission avoidance with regular rapid response sessions and community MDT's.

The successful post holder will contribute to this continuous relationship by having regular scheduled sessions in the community, and with have the opportunity to have a speciality interest during the week. We welcome applicants with specific special areas of interest even if these are outside this job specification and applicants who may choose to work a contracted working week.

We are a busy department with multiple opportunities to be involved with management and service development.

Applicants wishing to visit and learn more about the service are welcome to emailtadesina@nhs.net( Clinical Director, Medicine for the Elderly Directorate) or m.haji-coll@nhs.net (Clinical Lead ).

It is also expected that the successful applicant will be part of GIM and duty Geriatrician on call duties.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have responsibility for a 18 bed general care of elderly ward and take part in a geriatrician of the day on call from 13:00-21:00 working 1 day (negotiable mon-thu) every three weeks.

The following provides an example of scheduling details for the clinical activities and clinically related activity components of the job plan, which occur at regular times in the week.

Agreement should be reached between the appointee and their Clinical Lead with regard to the scheduling of all other activities, including the Supporting Professional Activities. Patient admin time will be incorporated with clinical time.

For interested candidates, please see attached JD for in depth details of the main duties of the job.

About us

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust!

The Trust is in line to receive government funding for major redevelopment works with construction due to start on new buildings in 2024. Plans include a new building at Watford General Hospital to house all clinical services with our hospitals at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans being refurbished throughout with some new buildings.

But our redevelopment is not just about new buildings. Each of our three hospitals will have a clearer role and a higher level of specialist care. This is a unique chance to be at the forefront of national efforts to transform how healthcare is provided for local people. Our hugely experienced project team of senior clinicians, architects, planners and construction experts have shaped our plans which embrace the latest best practice, including advances in design and digital healthcare.

The Trust is delighted to have recently been awarded Teaching Hospital status in recognition of its wide and well-renowned role in educating doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We have recently opened a multi-storey car park at Watford General Hospital.

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities to apply. If you have any further questions, please contact us for additional information.

We strive to live by our Commitment, Care and Quality values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.

Date posted

13 February 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year London Fringe - £149 per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-A-87-RLLC

Job locations

Medical Care of the Elderly

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be:

Providing a service at Watford General Hospital, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department;

Liaising with Consultants in the departments of Emergency Medicine, Medicine, Care of the Elderly, and with CCGs to ensure that patients receive optimal management consistently across the Trust.

Please see attached JD for in-depth main responsibilities for the role.

Candidates are also highly encouraged to make contact with the Clinical Lead of service for in-depth information pertaining to the job advertised.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be:

Providing a service at Watford General Hospital, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department;

Liaising with Consultants in the departments of Emergency Medicine, Medicine, Care of the Elderly, and with CCGs to ensure that patients receive optimal management consistently across the Trust.

Please see attached JD for in-depth main responsibilities for the role.

Candidates are also highly encouraged to make contact with the Clinical Lead of service for in-depth information pertaining to the job advertised.

Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the Person Specification

Essential

Please see attached JD

Person Specification

Your application will be scored against the Person Specification

Essential

Please see attached JD

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Medical Care of the Elderly

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Medical Care of the Elderly

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)