South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Care of the Elderly

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Job summary

Applicants are invited for the Post of Consultant Geriatrician within the Rehab and Elderly Medicine Directorate on a 10 PA basis, however LTFT applications will be considered. You will join an existing team of 31 consultants whose clinical activities support a range of sub-specialities including orthogeriatrics, movement disorders, acute frailty, FASS and dementia and delirium care. Clinical management of patients is well-supported through the use of a Consultant-delivered model of care across a seven-day period and the Department proves attractive to those wishing to join a dynamic, ambitious and forward-thinking service.

You must possess MRCP, hold a CCST and be on the GMCs Specialist Register, or be within six months of being admitted to the GMCs Specialist Register. Skills in undergraduate teaching and emergency medicine are desirable. Development of sub-speciality interests will be encouraged and supported in-line with service priorities. You will play a key role in both new and ongoing service developments within geriatric medicine and work closely with the Clinical Lead, Clinical Director, Directorate Manager to develop / deliver safe and sustainable high-quality services for patients.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and encouraged. Applicants interested in applying should contact Dr Richard Telford, Clinical Director, on ext. 47496 or Bleep 52454, and Dr Marie Bateman, Clinical Lead, on ext. 40508 or bleep 58267.

Proposed interview date: 10.06.25

Main duties of the job

Expected to develop, in conjunction with the Department, a comprehensive service for elderly patients and contribute to Consultant-led care across seven days. All Applicants must be prepared to participate in a 1-in-12 on-call consultant rota.

Clinical

Provision and delivery of consultant support for patients requiring geriatric assessment and management.

Provision of assessment and triage of patients requiring complex care and interventions.

Ability to facilitate discussions and onward referrals for patients requiring investigations and/or specialist care.

Support sub-speciality care within the Care of the Elderly service.

Support outpatient services such as general and sub-speciality consultant-led clinics across both sites / where needed.

Actively participate in MDTs and other meetings necessary to patient care.

Support the Clinical Lead and Clinical Director with the development of geriatric medicine services across STSFT.

Administrative

Participate in local and national audit activities relevant to elderly medicine.

Attendance at clinical governance activities / meetings.

Act as an educational and clinical supervisor for junior medical staff in training.

Support the delivery of integrated older persons care and services as needed.

Research

Participate in existing clinical trials and research within the Service.

Working with the STSFT research and innovation team assist with the recruitment of potential participants into future research studies.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Date posted

19 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro-rata for part-time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-MDMD-0325-35

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Postholder will be expected to develop, in conjunction with the Department, a comprehensive service for elderly medicine and will contribute to evening/weekend evening Frailty and on-call sessions with an approximate rota of 1-in-14.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Other

Desirable

Please provide a contact telephone number.

Qualifications

Essential

Possess MRCP.
Hold a CCT and or be on the GMCs Specialist Register, or be within 3-6 months of being admitted to the GMCs Specialist Register.

Desirable

Have obtained a higher Degree by thesis (MD, MCh, MSc).

Skills

Essential

Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
Management & leadership skills.
Be able to work as part of a team.

Desirable

Awareness of assessment / appraisal.

Experience

Essential

Have experience in training under-graduates and post-graduates.

Training

Essential

Have spent either substantial years in Higher Training (or equivalent) or extensive years as a Specialist Registrar (or equivalent).

Desirable

Have been involved in academic research as part of training and have both presented and published peer reviewed articles.
Have spent a period of training in research in a discipline appropriate to their intended practice.
Have undertaken additional training in Geriatric medicine.
Have received further specialty training in Geriatric and General Medicine to a level equivalent to Calman Level III.

Person Specification

Other

Desirable

Please provide a contact telephone number.

Qualifications

Essential

Possess MRCP.
Hold a CCT and or be on the GMCs Specialist Register, or be within 3-6 months of being admitted to the GMCs Specialist Register.

Desirable

Have obtained a higher Degree by thesis (MD, MCh, MSc).

Skills

Essential

Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
Management & leadership skills.
Be able to work as part of a team.

Desirable

Awareness of assessment / appraisal.

Experience

Essential

Have experience in training under-graduates and post-graduates.

Training

Essential

Have spent either substantial years in Higher Training (or equivalent) or extensive years as a Specialist Registrar (or equivalent).

Desirable

Have been involved in academic research as part of training and have both presented and published peer reviewed articles.
Have spent a period of training in research in a discipline appropriate to their intended practice.
Have undertaken additional training in Geriatric medicine.
Have received further specialty training in Geriatric and General Medicine to a level equivalent to Calman Level III.

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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