Job summary
This is an exciting time to join this expanding department and be part of the development and improvement of our front door frailty services including acute assessments in ED and SDEC; clinical responsibility with colleagues for our developing virtual ward, specialty reviews on inpatient wards, community multidisciplinary team meetings; advice for GPs and ambulatory care assessments. The successful applicant will be an integral part of a front door frailty service with 3 other established consultants.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will assist with shaping the services for elderly patients. They will join 10 Consultant Geriatricians, who provide the following: stroke, geriatric medicine, Orthogeriatric, perioperative care of the elderly, rehabilitation and frailty, front door Geriatrics and Virtual Ward. The Trust is working closely with community services and commissioners to develop a seamless pathway for patients across primary, community and acute care.
The postholder will be responsible for providing inpatient, acute front door admission avoidance, virtual ward (frailty) and outpatient services.
The main remit of the post will involve care of 15 General Medical inpatients with an elderly care focus, participation to the on-call Thrombolysis rota (weekends and Bank holidays), Perioperative Care of the Elderly Service and front door Frailty Service, Virtual ward and acute GIM on-calls.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Outline -
- Provide Consultant cover to 15-20 General Medical inpatients with a focus on Elderly care, developing the ward into a specialist Elderly Care Ward.
- Provide front door geriatric medicine services in ED and SDEC with other geriatrician colleagues and working with our excellent frailty therapy team.
- Support delivery of the virtual ward and front door frailty service in partnership with the community multi-disciplinary team.
- The successful candidate will participate in the general medical on-call / SDEC evening rota on the weekdays for the out of hours responsibility of acute medical patients. This will be on a 1:20 basis (21:00 08:00) and a 1:27 basis for weekends (08:00 08:00). Plus, participation in the daytime weekend acute stroke thrombolysis rota on a 1:10 basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Outline -
- Provide Consultant cover to 15-20 General Medical inpatients with a focus on Elderly care, developing the ward into a specialist Elderly Care Ward.
- Provide front door geriatric medicine services in ED and SDEC with other geriatrician colleagues and working with our excellent frailty therapy team.
- Support delivery of the virtual ward and front door frailty service in partnership with the community multi-disciplinary team.
- The successful candidate will participate in the general medical on-call / SDEC evening rota on the weekdays for the out of hours responsibility of acute medical patients. This will be on a 1:20 basis (21:00 08:00) and a 1:27 basis for weekends (08:00 08:00). Plus, participation in the daytime weekend acute stroke thrombolysis rota on a 1:10 basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential
- oMedical degree MRCP(UK) diploma or equivalent
- oFull GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within 6 months of completion of CCST
- oAccreditation in Geriatric Medicine and GIM
Experience/ Training
Essential
- oMinimum of 7 years postgraduate experience, including higher medical training.
Desirable
- oInterest Peri-operative Care
- oInterest in Frailty
- oInterest in Front Door and interface geriatrics
- oInterest in Stroke
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
Desirable
- oIT skills
- oBreadth of experience within and outside specialty
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Communication Skills
Essential
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
- oEvidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Leadership Skills
Essential
- oAbility to motivate and develop junior medical staff
- oDemonstrate evidence of effective medical management skills
Desirable
- oInterest in medical management
Teaching
Essential
- oA proven background in organising and delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and research with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable
Desirable
- oAbility to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff
Other Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to work independently and as part of the Medical Directorate
- oAbility to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
- oAbility to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
Desirable
- oAbility and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate management
- oAbility to teach effectively
Circumstances
Essential
- oWill be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remaining on the Specialist Register
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential
- oMedical degree MRCP(UK) diploma or equivalent
- oFull GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within 6 months of completion of CCST
- oAccreditation in Geriatric Medicine and GIM
Experience/ Training
Essential
- oMinimum of 7 years postgraduate experience, including higher medical training.
Desirable
- oInterest Peri-operative Care
- oInterest in Frailty
- oInterest in Front Door and interface geriatrics
- oInterest in Stroke
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
Desirable
- oIT skills
- oBreadth of experience within and outside specialty
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Communication Skills
Essential
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
- oEvidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Leadership Skills
Essential
- oAbility to motivate and develop junior medical staff
- oDemonstrate evidence of effective medical management skills
Desirable
- oInterest in medical management
Teaching
Essential
- oA proven background in organising and delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and research with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable
Desirable
- oAbility to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff
Other Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to work independently and as part of the Medical Directorate
- oAbility to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
- oAbility to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
Desirable
- oAbility and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate management
- oAbility to teach effectively
Circumstances
Essential
- oWill be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remaining on the Specialist Register
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).
