Job summary
A great opportunity to join the Ageing Complex Medicine Team in a permanent Consultant Geriatrician post at Salford Royal.
The successful candidate will be joining our innovative team of 14 Consultant Geriatricians as part of the Ageing and Complex Medicine department.
The post is a substantive post and therefore essential criteria include Full GMC Registration with a CCT (or proposed date for CCT within 6 months of appointment) in Geriatric Medicine or GIM. We welcome less than full time applications and are willing to discuss flexible working arrangements. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to Geriatric Medicine.
Main duties of the job
- The successful candidate will above all be able to be a productive and cohesive member of the ageing complex Medicine team.
- The successful candidate will be expected to organise their own workload
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
- Participation in clinical audit and research.
- Conducting appropriate duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
- Development of special interests that fit in with the Directorate needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
- Undertaking ward rounds as appropriate.
- Join a planned ACM on call Rota
- The role will require working within the trauma footprint as part of the new Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a License to Practice with CCT (or within 6 months from appointment) in Geriatric Medicine, Acute Medicine or GIM.
- GIM with specialty will also be considered)
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent.
- CCT in Geriatric Medicine, Acute Medicine or GIM +/- subspecialty also considered or be within 6months at date of appointment
- MRCP
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Geriatric Medicine experience within the NHS.
- Must demonstrate a commitment to Geriatric Medicine
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives and with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work and make patient management decisions on own initiative whilst seeking appropriate guidance from colleagues when required.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and other disciplines
- Able to demonstrate team leadership.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medical and other staff
- PGCME
- Membership of appropriate professional societies
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Proven ability to teach
- Evidence of commitment to CPD
Personal Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Highly motivated
- Ability to work flexibly to meet departmental targets
- Up to date knowledge of NHS and future challenges
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a License to Practice with CCT (or within 6 months from appointment) in Geriatric Medicine, Acute Medicine or GIM.
- GIM with specialty will also be considered)
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent.
- CCT in Geriatric Medicine, Acute Medicine or GIM +/- subspecialty also considered or be within 6months at date of appointment
- MRCP
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Geriatric Medicine experience within the NHS.
- Must demonstrate a commitment to Geriatric Medicine
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their relatives and with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work and make patient management decisions on own initiative whilst seeking appropriate guidance from colleagues when required.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and other disciplines
- Able to demonstrate team leadership.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching medical and other staff
- PGCME
- Membership of appropriate professional societies
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Proven ability to teach
- Evidence of commitment to CPD
Personal Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Highly motivated
- Ability to work flexibly to meet departmental targets
- Up to date knowledge of NHS and future challenges
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).