Job summary
About
the role
As a Consultant Geriatrician, working at Trust, you will provide medical leadership and professional
accountability for the patients on under your care.
Some
duties may involve
Being
supported and responsible for supervision of junior or middle grade medical
staff. You will be supported to undertake formal training in educational
supervision.
Build on
the existing good relationships with primary and community care services
so that frail, older people have risk factors identified and can be
signposted to services that will support them to maintain their
independence as close to home as possible and reduce the incidence of
further crisis.
Work
within the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective team working in the
provision of acute care to patients.
Trust
benefits
Through
the Trusts exceptional support and care package, you will receive:
A 360-relocation package, inclusive of flights and
initial accommodation as required
Tier 2 UK Visas
Extensive and acutely
tailored Training and Development, including a direct route to the CESR Program
for the successful candidate
Flexible working patterns
Main duties of the job
To
apply for this position, you will have
Membership of the Royal
College of Physicians (MRCP).
Relevant CCT/CESR or entry
on specialist register expected within 6 months or applied for entry.
Full General Medical
Council Registration
4-5 years training at ST3+
level in general internal medicine (GIM) and geriatric medicine.
Experience in daily
independent ward rounds on acutely ill patients.
The ability to make
decisions at Consultant level and takes full and independent responsibility for
the care of patients.
Evidence of participation
in research.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities
These responsibilities will depend on the core responsibilities of the
post and will be discussed with the clinical director for those interested
In general, it is anticipated that the consultant will provide medical
leadership and professional accountability for the patients on under his/her
care
These duties are
subject to review from time to time considering the changing requirements
of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required, these
will be mutually agreed between the post holder Clinical Director and Divisional
Director.
Work within the
multidisciplinary team to ensure effective team working in the provision
of acute care to patients.
About us
About
us
We are the Doctors
Gateway Programme, part of Doctors Direct and NHS Professionals Ltd. We are
owned by the Department of Health and Social Care DHSC and recruit to the
highest National Health Service NHS employment standards. Our Gateway Plus Programme
has been specifically created to support middle-grade ST3 and above International Medical Graduates IMGs to obtain their first role as a Doctor
in the UKs NHS. This programme allows you add value and to build on your
existing experience, working at an appropriate grade to gain new and relevant
experience in the NHS during employment.
There
are planned arrival dates throughout 2024 to suit your availability to
relocate.
Click
on Apply to start your journey with us today.
Please noteWe cannot accept
applications from developing countries because these do not meet current
ethical recruitment standards. This list of countries is based upon the World
Health Organization WHO The Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
NHS Professionals Ltd and Doctors Direct is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of
race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical
disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or offending history.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and talented consultants to join our team to develop and deliver excellent care to our local population. We encourage prospective consultants to develop their own areas of specialist interest to align with the vision for our organization.
These are substantive consultant posts which will be based at Hospital and work in the community helping to support the management of frail patients in their usual place of living. The applicant should hold or within six months of achieving a CESR or CCT in General and Geriatric Medicine. Those candidates who wish to work flexibly are strongly encouraged to apply.
The post holders will be supported and responsible for supervision of junior or middle grade medical staff. The successful post holder will be supported to undertake formal training in educational supervision.
Candidates interested in the Orthogeriatric post will be joining a team of orthogeriatric which currently works in collaboration with our well evaluated Hip fracture unit. There is scope to further your interest in falls prevention tilt table testing and osteoporosis management. There is close collaboration with trust which is a Falls prevention service in the community and Fracture liaison service.
Candidates interested in General Geriatrics will be encouraged to develop their special areas of interest to complement this developing Geriatrics service. The hospital has been one of four specialist hospital sites. It is expected that Geriatricians will be crucial for the support of medical management of patients with complex medical comorbidities.
Candidates interested in the Frailty or Community Geriatrician posts will deliver their community sessions in the community as part of the MDT leading the clinical management and auditing outcomes as part of the educational forums. The post holders will be expected to evolve the community side of the service in conjunction with primary care and community colleagues. The expectation would be the joint management of complex frail older patients in the community with an aim to provide the best quality care outside of a hospital in patient stay.
The post holders will build on the existing good relationships with primary and community care services so that frail older people have risk factors identified and can be signposted to services that will support them to maintain their independence as close to home as possible and reduce the incidence of further crisis. This may include co ordination of specialist multi disciplinary meetings which include primary and community care services to ensure that patients have robust care plans which help them to stay healthy at home for as long as possible.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
These responsibilities will depend on the core responsibilities of the post and will be discussed with the clinical director for those interested.
In general it is anticipated that the consultant will provide medical leadership and professional accountability for the patients under their care.
These duties are subject to review from time to time considering the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the post holder Clinical Director and Divisional Director. Work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective team working in the provision of acute care to patients.
Key Relationships
Geriatricians
Other speciality consultants
Trauma and orthopaedics
Surgeons
Acute Physicians
ED Physicians
Integrated Transfer Team
Director for Medicine and Clinical Support
Operational Managers
GPs
Primary Care Frailty Leads
Community Services
The job plan will be discussed with the successful candidates and will depend on the special interest such as general geriatrics frailty orthogeriatric surgical liaison and community service provision.
The trust has a robust process for SPA allocation and the successful candidate will be encouraged to take up roles that attract SPA allocation in keeping with the needs of the department.
There is opportunity for further SPA activity in terms of educational supervision quality improvement and mortality review work.
All Consultants are expected to work flexibly in undertaking their duties. This may require working during the evenings and weekends to ensure effective delivery of service and its sustainability. The final job plan will be discussed with the appointed consultant by the Clinical Director for DMOP.
Though the posts are offered as full time we positively encourage applications from those who wish to work flexibly including on a job share basis.
Office accommodation and medical secretarial clerical service will be provided. Job plan will include dedicated admin sessions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and talented consultants to join our team to develop and deliver excellent care to our local population. We encourage prospective consultants to develop their own areas of specialist interest to align with the vision for our organization.
These are substantive consultant posts which will be based at Hospital and work in the community helping to support the management of frail patients in their usual place of living. The applicant should hold or within six months of achieving a CESR or CCT in General and Geriatric Medicine. Those candidates who wish to work flexibly are strongly encouraged to apply.
The post holders will be supported and responsible for supervision of junior or middle grade medical staff. The successful post holder will be supported to undertake formal training in educational supervision.
Candidates interested in the Orthogeriatric post will be joining a team of orthogeriatric which currently works in collaboration with our well evaluated Hip fracture unit. There is scope to further your interest in falls prevention tilt table testing and osteoporosis management. There is close collaboration with trust which is a Falls prevention service in the community and Fracture liaison service.
Candidates interested in General Geriatrics will be encouraged to develop their special areas of interest to complement this developing Geriatrics service. The hospital has been one of four specialist hospital sites. It is expected that Geriatricians will be crucial for the support of medical management of patients with complex medical comorbidities.
Candidates interested in the Frailty or Community Geriatrician posts will deliver their community sessions in the community as part of the MDT leading the clinical management and auditing outcomes as part of the educational forums. The post holders will be expected to evolve the community side of the service in conjunction with primary care and community colleagues. The expectation would be the joint management of complex frail older patients in the community with an aim to provide the best quality care outside of a hospital in patient stay.
The post holders will build on the existing good relationships with primary and community care services so that frail older people have risk factors identified and can be signposted to services that will support them to maintain their independence as close to home as possible and reduce the incidence of further crisis. This may include co ordination of specialist multi disciplinary meetings which include primary and community care services to ensure that patients have robust care plans which help them to stay healthy at home for as long as possible.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
These responsibilities will depend on the core responsibilities of the post and will be discussed with the clinical director for those interested.
In general it is anticipated that the consultant will provide medical leadership and professional accountability for the patients under their care.
These duties are subject to review from time to time considering the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the post holder Clinical Director and Divisional Director. Work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective team working in the provision of acute care to patients.
Key Relationships
Geriatricians
Other speciality consultants
Trauma and orthopaedics
Surgeons
Acute Physicians
ED Physicians
Integrated Transfer Team
Director for Medicine and Clinical Support
Operational Managers
GPs
Primary Care Frailty Leads
Community Services
The job plan will be discussed with the successful candidates and will depend on the special interest such as general geriatrics frailty orthogeriatric surgical liaison and community service provision.
The trust has a robust process for SPA allocation and the successful candidate will be encouraged to take up roles that attract SPA allocation in keeping with the needs of the department.
There is opportunity for further SPA activity in terms of educational supervision quality improvement and mortality review work.
All Consultants are expected to work flexibly in undertaking their duties. This may require working during the evenings and weekends to ensure effective delivery of service and its sustainability. The final job plan will be discussed with the appointed consultant by the Clinical Director for DMOP.
Though the posts are offered as full time we positively encourage applications from those who wish to work flexibly including on a job share basis.
Office accommodation and medical secretarial clerical service will be provided. Job plan will include dedicated admin sessions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - recognised in General Medical Council
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians MRCP
- Relevant certificate of completion of training CCT or CESR or entry on specialist registration within 6 months or applied for entry
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- SCE e.g. Geriatric Medicine
- Diploma in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 4-5 years training at St3 and above level in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine
- Wide training in all relevant aspects of medicine
- Interest and significant experience in Geriatric Medicine and Frailty
- Daily independent ward rounds on acutely ill patients
- Comprehensive patient management
- Ability to make decisions at Consultant level and takes full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
- Evidence of experience in the clinical management of elderly patients
Desirable
- Attended a leadership course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification - recognised in General Medical Council
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians MRCP
- Relevant certificate of completion of training CCT or CESR or entry on specialist registration within 6 months or applied for entry
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- SCE e.g. Geriatric Medicine
- Diploma in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 4-5 years training at St3 and above level in General Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine
- Wide training in all relevant aspects of medicine
- Interest and significant experience in Geriatric Medicine and Frailty
- Daily independent ward rounds on acutely ill patients
- Comprehensive patient management
- Ability to make decisions at Consultant level and takes full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
- Evidence of experience in the clinical management of elderly patients
Desirable
- Attended a leadership course
Additional information
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).
