Job summary
We are looking for a Consultant Geriatrician to work within our Community Frailty Service.
The community frailty service across KCHFT currently consists of geriatric consultants, Specialty Doctors, Consultant Practitioner, GPs, advanced frailty practitioners (ACPs) and trainee ACP's. This is a developing service and further members of the team will be considered. There is a clear commitment to work closely with the acute trust (EKHUFT) to collaborate and share to improve services for patients with frailty.
Main duties of the job
Our diverse, talented and caring team include frailty consultants, a consultant advanced clinical practitioner (ACP), GPs, consultants-in-training and trainee ACPs from a broad professional background. Together we support a wide range of activities including:
- Home Treatment Service
- Community Hospitals
- Primary Care Network (PCN) Hubs
- Proactive Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
- Care home support
Shifts run from 08:00 to 6:00 or 10:00 to 8:00 7 days a week. The team meets at base or online at the start and end of shift; with additional check ins. Visits are planned and some are visited in pairs depending on need. There are trust vehicles but access to a car is key. You have a huge amount of clinical equipment and expertise within the team allowing you to provide a 2-hour community response.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualifications (MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent). CCT accreditation within area of speciality for example in Paediatrics or within 6 months of acquiring the certificate. Full GMC registration. On the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT.
Desirable
- Any further postgraduate qualifications relevant to speciality
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years Higher Specialist Training within area of speciality for example Community Child Health or experience equivalent to that acquired during CCT
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of role of other professionals and partnership working Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months Proven ability to develop effective partnerships to achieve practical outcomes across organisational boundaries including statutory organisations, external agencies, community and voluntary organisations
Desirable
- Evidence of research and/or audit publications in peer reviewed journals.
Skills & abilities
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills within area of speciality Ability to manage time and priorities effectively and work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups Ability to use a range of IT programmes including PowerPoint, Word and Excel Highly developed facilitation skills Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge within area of speciality Demonstrates experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Full driving licence
Desirable
- Displays management & financial competence
Personal attributes
Essential
- Strong leadership & co-ordination skills with ability to direct & organise teams Able to communicate clearly, avoiding jargon, with a range of different people Builds strong & effective relationships with patients, families & colleagues with the ability to gain their trust & confidence Ability to cope with considerable pressure as well as to adapt to constant change & new demands Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards for patients, juniors, others, colleagues & the organisation Demonstrates an awareness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Ability to manage
Essential
- Ability to manage and lead change and inspire and develop forward thinking. Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Innovative, willingness to meet new challenges and to pioneer new ways of working. Ability to make decisions and deal with conflict. Resilient, flexible, self-motivated Able to manage own time effectively
Additional Requirements (Role Specific)
Essential
- Wide range of experience in Community Paediatrics including Child Protection, neuro-disability, complex disability, providing advice to SS and Education LAC assessments and a good understanding of the need of LAC CCT is in Paediatrics with a special interest in Community Child Health or that the applicant can demonstrate that they have completed all the equivalent training or expertise.
Desirable
- Experience in other areas relevant to child health - e.g. General practice, child mental health, obstetrics, public health, Paediatric Neurology, as well as community paediatrics. Griffiths Assessments, Schedule of Growing Skills, Denver, or Bayley developmental assessment trained Use of Conners' questionnaires or other approved ADHD rating scales ADOS, ADI-R, 3 DI, or DISCO trained Experience in LAC work. Child Sex Abuse examination and colposcopy training (including digital imagery)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualifications (MRCP, MRCPCH by examination or equivalent). CCT accreditation within area of speciality for example in Paediatrics or within 6 months of acquiring the certificate. Full GMC registration. On the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of CCT.
Desirable
- Any further postgraduate qualifications relevant to speciality
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years Higher Specialist Training within area of speciality for example Community Child Health or experience equivalent to that acquired during CCT
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of role of other professionals and partnership working Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months Proven ability to develop effective partnerships to achieve practical outcomes across organisational boundaries including statutory organisations, external agencies, community and voluntary organisations
Desirable
- Evidence of research and/or audit publications in peer reviewed journals.
Skills & abilities
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills within area of speciality Ability to manage time and priorities effectively and work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups Ability to use a range of IT programmes including PowerPoint, Word and Excel Highly developed facilitation skills Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge within area of speciality Demonstrates experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Full driving licence
Desirable
- Displays management & financial competence
Personal attributes
Essential
- Strong leadership & co-ordination skills with ability to direct & organise teams Able to communicate clearly, avoiding jargon, with a range of different people Builds strong & effective relationships with patients, families & colleagues with the ability to gain their trust & confidence Ability to cope with considerable pressure as well as to adapt to constant change & new demands Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards for patients, juniors, others, colleagues & the organisation Demonstrates an awareness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Ability to manage
Essential
- Ability to manage and lead change and inspire and develop forward thinking. Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Innovative, willingness to meet new challenges and to pioneer new ways of working. Ability to make decisions and deal with conflict. Resilient, flexible, self-motivated Able to manage own time effectively
Additional Requirements (Role Specific)
Essential
- Wide range of experience in Community Paediatrics including Child Protection, neuro-disability, complex disability, providing advice to SS and Education LAC assessments and a good understanding of the need of LAC CCT is in Paediatrics with a special interest in Community Child Health or that the applicant can demonstrate that they have completed all the equivalent training or expertise.
Desirable
- Experience in other areas relevant to child health - e.g. General practice, child mental health, obstetrics, public health, Paediatric Neurology, as well as community paediatrics. Griffiths Assessments, Schedule of Growing Skills, Denver, or Bayley developmental assessment trained Use of Conners' questionnaires or other approved ADHD rating scales ADOS, ADI-R, 3 DI, or DISCO trained Experience in LAC work. Child Sex Abuse examination and colposcopy training (including digital imagery)
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).
