Job summary
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
The Older Persons Medicine Department operates an acute admissions policy for patients aged 85 plus and 75 plus for people with Parkinson's. Acute care is provided at Queen Alexandra Hospital (QAH), with daily consultant input to each ward and Acute Medical Unit, supported by a full medical team including registrars, doctors in training, Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP), trainee ACPs, Nurse specialists and Physician Associate.
We want to expand to support liaison services within the hospital and continue to progress our closer working with community partners for supported discharge and admission avoidance.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a Consultant Geriatrician with inclusion or eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine or General Medicine. They will have a specialist interest in the management of complex frail elderly patients in acute and community settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a Consultant Geriatrician with inclusion or eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine or General Medicine. They will have a specialist interest in the management of complex frail elderly patients in acute and community settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
- Completed Higher professional training in Geriatric Medicine and or General Medicine.
- Membership of Royal College of Physicians.
- MB BS or equivalent.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights (proposed date must be within 6 months).
Desirable
- Demonstrated skills in acute management and intervention in the frail elderly and extensive community working.
Additional criteria
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit. Good oral and written communication skills.
Desirable
- Publications, prizes and honours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
- Completed Higher professional training in Geriatric Medicine and or General Medicine.
- Membership of Royal College of Physicians.
- MB BS or equivalent.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights (proposed date must be within 6 months).
Desirable
- Demonstrated skills in acute management and intervention in the frail elderly and extensive community working.
Additional criteria
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit. Good oral and written communication skills.
Desirable
- Publications, prizes and honours.
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).
