Consultant - Geriatrician
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Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity for a Care of Elderly Consultant to join West Hertfordshire NHS trust, a hospital which is currently undergoing redevelopment with the aim of a brand new hospital in the next few years.
The ideal candidate will be a dedicated professional with a specialist interest to join our team of substantive consultants, working core hours from 9 am to 5 pm and 1 week in 3 covering the care of elderly medicine on call (optional past 5pm). This role offers a unique chance to contribute to the enhancement and development of elderly care within a busy but well supported environment.
To enhance our reputation as an Employer of Choice, the Trust has approved the following Recruitment and Retention incentive for each successful candidate.
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- £7,000 golden hello payment for new recruits to be paid in 12 equal instalments
- £12k recruitment and retention fee year 1, 2 & 3 (paid in equal monthly instalments) (new recruits and existing consultants)
- Successful candidates will be also eligible for a relocation allowance in excess of £12,000 (if required)
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate is someone with a passion for care of elderly medicine and service development, working with out community partners to ensure patients in community rehab wards continue to receive excellent clinical care and reduce length of stay, maintaining patient flow and supported discharges into the community.
It is important that the candidate can work within a team to provide holistic care to their patients and support the greater MDT and community teams working with them.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Details
Date posted
14 February 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year London Fringe £149 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
360-A-6350-B
Job locations
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
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