Job summary
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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is looking to appoint Consultant Geriatricians
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is an integrated provider of acute and community care to a population of over half a million. We are seeking consultants with drive, commitment and enthusiasm who will bring clinical leadership to our multidisciplinary teams and provide high quality care to our patients.
Our main sites, the Royal Blackburn Hospital and Burnley General Hospital are both Teaching Hospitals. We have strong links with the University of Central Lancashire and the University of Lancaster and there are opportunities for research and teaching posts. We are actively involved in education for both undergraduates and postgraduates and contribute to the Health Education North West training programme.
The Medicine for Older People directorate provides a comprehensive service including Acute Frailty, Orthogeriatrics, General Geriatric Medicine and Stroke. The Royal Blackburn Hospital is the main acute site, but the department also plays a very active role in the local provision of Intermediate Care, with wards and clinics based on other sites within the community.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time substantive post and supports our ongoing comprehensive reconfiguration of services for unscheduled care which involves further development of our "front door multidisciplinary frailty service". The successful applicant will share the responsibility for an MfOP ward. They will also support the frail elderly patients on the Older Person's Rapid Assessment (OPRA) Unit, Older Person's Units (OPU) and outpatient clinics. We would welcome subspecialty interests in Parkinson's disease, Community Care of the Elderly, Acute Frailty, Dementia, Ortho-Geriatrics, Surgical Liaison or Stroke Medicine.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who will bring their skills, knowledge and experience to our existing teams, in the continued development of the Medicine for Older People department. You will work closely with colleagues in Acute Medicine and the Emergency Department as well as other specialties and community services. Clinical governance, education, training and research are important to us, and successful candidates will have ample opportunity to contribute.
In January 2019 the Trust opened an Older Persons Rapid Assessment Unit our Same Day Emergency Care Unit providing multidisciplinary comprehensive geriatric assessment as part of a developing acute frailty pathway. We are seeking established or aspiring clinical leaders to take this service through the next stages of its evolution.
About us
Our main sites, the Royal Blackburn Hospital and Burnley General Hospital are both Teaching Hospitals. We have strong links with the University of Central Lancashire and the University of Lancaster and there are opportunities for research and teaching posts. We are actively involved in education for both undergraduates and postgraduates and contribute to the Health Education North West training programme.
In January 2019 the trust opened an Older Persons Rapid Assessment Unit, providing multidisciplinary comprehensive geriatric assessment as part of a developing acute frailty pathway. We are seeking established or aspiring clinical leaders to take this service through the next stages of its evolution.
For further information, please contact:
Dr Nick Roberts Clinical
Director Medicine for Older People
nicholas.roberts@elht.nhs.uk
Tel: 01254 732566
Mrs Catherine Taurozzi
Directorate Manager for Medicine for Older People
catherine.taurozzi@elht.nhs.uk
Tel: 01254 735239
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- To take a shared role in the development of the geriatric medicine service, in conjunction with the management team and consultant colleagues in the department of Medicine for Older People
- To develop and support sub-acute rehabilitation for geriatric patients in community hospitals and community settings.
- To provide an outpatient service in various locations
- To provide continued clinical responsibility for the patients under his/her care in conjunction with colleagues in medicine for older people.
- To take part in agreed provision of cover for consultant colleagues during leave.
- To develop and promote services that minimise hospital stay and maximise opportunities for recovery and independent living.
- To participate in medical audit and clinical governance.
- To provide professional supervision, direction and training to junior medical staff.
- To participate in postgraduate teaching
- To attend meetings of the Directorate of Medicine for Older People, Rehabilitation and Stroke.
- To be part of the MDT on Older Persons Rapid Assessment (OPRA) Unit with 2 Older Persons Units
It is the responsibility of the appointee to ensure that they maintain their knowledge and skills to the appropriate level laid down for their specialities by the relevant professional bodies (e.g. Royal College, Speciality societies). The trust for its part supports CPD in principle and is committed to providing the necessary time and financial support for such activities, subject to agreed local policies.
This post also carries a commitment to support the management of acute illness in older people with on call commitment for GIM, and care of a minimum of 20 acute older/general medical inpatients.
There is a degree of flexibility within the role and candidates will be supported in specialist interest within geriatrics where this compliments current service availability and service need.
Candidates with areas of clinical special interest will be welcomed and such skills and knowledge will be accommodated whenever possible. Please contact the CD and Directorate Manager to discuss the many exciting opportunities provided in our Trust.
This is a 10 programmed activity (PA) post, with 7.5 PA set aside for Direct Clinical Care (DCC); and 2.5 PA for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). SPA is important for consultant job satisfaction and includes continuing professional development (in addition to study leave) mandatory training, job planning and preparation for appraisal. This post will contribute to a 1 in 6 weekend cover.
Candidates with areas of clinical special interest will be welcomed and such skills and knowledge will be accommodated whenever possible. Please contact the CD and Directorate Manager to discuss the many exciting opportunities provided in our Trust.
The posts are whole time appointments, however applicants wishing to work less than full-time will also be welcomed and the job plan modified accordingly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- To take a shared role in the development of the geriatric medicine service, in conjunction with the management team and consultant colleagues in the department of Medicine for Older People
- To develop and support sub-acute rehabilitation for geriatric patients in community hospitals and community settings.
- To provide an outpatient service in various locations
- To provide continued clinical responsibility for the patients under his/her care in conjunction with colleagues in medicine for older people.
- To take part in agreed provision of cover for consultant colleagues during leave.
- To develop and promote services that minimise hospital stay and maximise opportunities for recovery and independent living.
- To participate in medical audit and clinical governance.
- To provide professional supervision, direction and training to junior medical staff.
- To participate in postgraduate teaching
- To attend meetings of the Directorate of Medicine for Older People, Rehabilitation and Stroke.
- To be part of the MDT on Older Persons Rapid Assessment (OPRA) Unit with 2 Older Persons Units
It is the responsibility of the appointee to ensure that they maintain their knowledge and skills to the appropriate level laid down for their specialities by the relevant professional bodies (e.g. Royal College, Speciality societies). The trust for its part supports CPD in principle and is committed to providing the necessary time and financial support for such activities, subject to agreed local policies.
This post also carries a commitment to support the management of acute illness in older people with on call commitment for GIM, and care of a minimum of 20 acute older/general medical inpatients.
There is a degree of flexibility within the role and candidates will be supported in specialist interest within geriatrics where this compliments current service availability and service need.
Candidates with areas of clinical special interest will be welcomed and such skills and knowledge will be accommodated whenever possible. Please contact the CD and Directorate Manager to discuss the many exciting opportunities provided in our Trust.
This is a 10 programmed activity (PA) post, with 7.5 PA set aside for Direct Clinical Care (DCC); and 2.5 PA for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). SPA is important for consultant job satisfaction and includes continuing professional development (in addition to study leave) mandatory training, job planning and preparation for appraisal. This post will contribute to a 1 in 6 weekend cover.
Candidates with areas of clinical special interest will be welcomed and such skills and knowledge will be accommodated whenever possible. Please contact the CD and Directorate Manager to discuss the many exciting opportunities provided in our Trust.
The posts are whole time appointments, however applicants wishing to work less than full-time will also be welcomed and the job plan modified accordingly.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or due admission to register within six months
- MRCP or equivalent.
- CCT or within 6 months of CCT or CESR
Desirable
- A higher degree such as MD, MSc, PhD or equivalent.
Training
Essential
- Experience in teaching under-graduates, post-graduates, nurses and professions allied to medicine
- Experience of clinical audit and understanding of the process
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or due admission to register within six months
- MRCP or equivalent.
- CCT or within 6 months of CCT or CESR
Desirable
- A higher degree such as MD, MSc, PhD or equivalent.
Training
Essential
- Experience in teaching under-graduates, post-graduates, nurses and professions allied to medicine
- Experience of clinical audit and understanding of the process
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).
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).
