LOW Geriatric

Main Area Locum General Medicine Consultant

Grade: Consultant

Contract: 0 months (Bank)

Hours: Flexible working hours per week (Bank)

Employer: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Epsom and St. Helier Hospital

Town: Carshalton

Salary: £100 - £125 bank

Salary period: Hourly

LOW Geriatric & Internal Medicine Consultant with Interest in Frailty Consultant

'At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, we prioritize respect. Respect is fundamental to our actions, reflected in our behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity, and teamwork. This foundation allows us to deliver outstanding patient care and create an excellent working environment. By joining us, you embrace these values, and we welcome candidates who resonate with our ethos.'

As an NHS Trust, we actively promote and facilitate vaccination as an essential defense against COVID19.

Job Overview

The StaffBank at Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust seeks enthusiastic Geriatric and Internal Medicine Consultant with an Interest in Frailty to join our team of Staff Bank workers. Various full-time roles are available, with specific roles assigned upon completion of recruitment. Depending on experience, higher rates may be negotiable. This position presents a valuable opportunity for consultants to enhance their experience in General Medicine at the St. Helier site for Epsom and St. Helier NHS Trust.

Main Duties of the Job

• To actively participate in reshaping acute frailty services
• To deliver top-notch clinical service to individuals with frailty
• To provide leadership and support to staff and allied health care professionals
• To lead the multi-disciplinary team in discharge planning
• To promote teaching and research in relevant clinical areas
• To adhere to Trust policies, procedures, and governance framework
• To comply with contractual requirements and support clinical development

Working for Our Organization

'At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, we uphold respect as our core value, driving kindness, professionalism, positivity, and teamwork. This philosophy ensures exceptional patient care and a positive workplace environment. By joining our team, you align with our principles.'

Our Mission: 'To prioritize patient care every day'

Joining the Epsom and St Helier team offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a bright and busy future. Our staff demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. We provide excellent staff benefits, extensive training programs, and a unique opportunity to impact the lives of patients and visitors.

• Weekly pay
• Onsite team for support
• Priority over agency
• Free annual training
• Competitive pay
• Eligible for a Blue light card

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

This Consultant in Frailty role, interacting with General Internal Medicine, aims to enhance integrated services for individuals with frailty. Expertise in specific sub-specialities is valued to bolster the Trust's reputation. The position involves clinical care at St Helier Hospital and in the Sutton community, collaborating with various health services to deliver comprehensive care.

We are seeking Consultants in Geriatric Medicine to expand our team at St Helier, focusing on integrated frailty services. The role involves providing care at St Helier's Hospital and in the community, working closely with health services in the Sutton area.

Person Specification Requirement

• Professional registration

'Our mission: To prioritize patient care every day.'

Join us at Epsom and St Helier to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional care. We offer outstanding staff benefits, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Our strategic location ensures easy access to both city life and the countryside, providing a unique work-life balance.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please note that applications may close earlier than the specified date due to high volumes. To ensure consideration, submit your application promptly.

Only email communication will be used for correspondence. Check your recruitment account regularly via our website.

If you do not receive a response within four weeks of the closing date, your application has not been shortlisted for an interview at this time.

ESTH values diversity and is dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from underrepresented minority groups and individuals with different backgrounds.

Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges

Appropriate UK professional registration is required for this role.

This post is subject to background checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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