Job summary
This post will enable the post holder to have some flexibility on their job plan by contributing to the acute DMOP wards, in reach liaison service, and Frailty Assessment Unit.
The post holder will have significant independence in developing the job and will be encouraged to be innovative and responsive in changing the job plan to meet service needs. The department is keen to move elderly services high on the agenda and is looking to recruit consultants with an appetite for improvement.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties:
The delivery of a dedicated programme of geriatric care.
Assume responsibility for patients on Elderly Medicine wards with daily review and full consultant ward rounds.
Regular pro-active review of our patients and coordination of care with allied specialties.
Engagement in multi-disciplinary meetings to direct the care of patients.
Provide specialist opinions to other hospital specialties as part of frailty liaison service.
Participation in outpatient clinics.
Supporting the delivery of patient care within Geriatric Medicine in line with national standards and Care Quality Commission requirements.
Active participation in developing innovative approach to acute elderly care.
Developing older peoples acute service pathways.
Developing older people services / Outpatient clinic.
To facilitate the further development of our Frailty Assessment Unit
Actively participate in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
AM
PM
Monday
Board Round & Ward Round base ward (14 geriatric medicine patients) (1PA)
Admin (1PA)
Tuesday
Board Round & Ward Round base ward (14 geriatric medicine patients) (1PA)
HOT clinic weekly (1PA) or Sub-Specialty Session (1PA)
Wednesday
Board Round & WR base ward (14 geriatric medicine patients) (1PA)
SPA (1PA)
Thursday
Sub-Specialty Session (1PA) or Frailty SEC patient review (1PA)
Ward work, relatives (1DCC PA)
Friday
Board Round & W R base ward (14 geriatric medicine patients) (1PA)
SPA (0.5PA)
Cross-Cover (0.5PA)
Job description
Job responsibilities
AM
PM
Monday
Board Round & Ward Round base ward (14 geriatric medicine patients) (1PA)
Admin (1PA)
Tuesday
Board Round & Ward Round base ward (14 geriatric medicine patients) (1PA)
HOT clinic weekly (1PA) or Sub-Specialty Session (1PA)
Wednesday
Board Round & WR base ward (14 geriatric medicine patients) (1PA)
SPA (1PA)
Thursday
Sub-Specialty Session (1PA) or Frailty SEC patient review (1PA)
Ward work, relatives (1DCC PA)
Friday
Board Round & W R base ward (14 geriatric medicine patients) (1PA)
SPA (0.5PA)
Cross-Cover (0.5PA)
Person Specification
Person spec
Essential
- Entry on GMC in Geriatrics & General Medicine Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
Desirable
- ability to teach clinical skills
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
Person Specification
Person spec
Essential
- Entry on GMC in Geriatrics & General Medicine Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
Desirable
- ability to teach clinical skills
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
Desirable
- Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
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).
