Consultant Geriatrician

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

Due to exciting service developments, the service is looking to recruit a Consultant Geriatrician with opportunities for interest in Frailty, Movement Disorder, Dementia, Delirium and Community Geriatrics.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital is a large district general hospital serving a population of 400,000 on the Wirral peninsula. The area has a high proportion of older patients compared to the national average and has a significant care home population resulting in a high number of patients with frailty.

Patients are predominantly admitted to the unit from the Emergency Department (ED) with some patients from the Urgent Medical Assessment Centre (UMAC). Patients are assessed by a comprehensive Multi-Disciplinary Team on OPAU with a focus on a 'Home First' approach for patients.

This post will support our work at the front door with particular emphasis on a home first approach. However, as part of our wider plans to review the overall departmental structure the precise remit of the role may change over time.

Main duties of the job

Duties include -

1. The post-holder will work closely with the other Geriatricians to provide a comprehensive Service

2. The post holder will work closely with the MDT to provide a comprehensive assessment of frail, older patients being admitted to WUTH working with a 'Home First' mentality

3. The post holder will provide in-reach into ED when needed to assess frail older patients and to provide seniordecision-making support to the Frailty at the Front Door team

4. The post holder will provide cover for the out of hour's DME on call rota this attracts an 3% on call supplement.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Date posted

18 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

408-24-838-A

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Geriatrician position available at WUTH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Geriatrician position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with General Medical Council.
Member of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent.
Entry on the General Medical Council Specialist Register via one of the following:a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within 6 months of completion. b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

Desirable

An appropriate higher degree, eg an MD, PhD or equivalent.

Experience & Skill Requirements

Essential

Broad experience of Medicine for the Elderly in Acute and Rehabilitation care and General Medicine.
Good diagnostic skill
Good communication skills.
Evidence of professional updating.

Personal Characteristics

Essential

Pleasant with good interpersonal approach.
Able and willing to work as a member of team(s).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full registration with General Medical Council.
Member of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent.
Entry on the General Medical Council Specialist Register via one of the following:a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within 6 months of completion. b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

Desirable

An appropriate higher degree, eg an MD, PhD or equivalent.

Experience & Skill Requirements

Essential

Broad experience of Medicine for the Elderly in Acute and Rehabilitation care and General Medicine.
Good diagnostic skill
Good communication skills.
Evidence of professional updating.

Personal Characteristics

Essential

Pleasant with good interpersonal approach.
Able and willing to work as a member of team(s).

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

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