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Locum Consultant in Elderly Care Medicine
2 weeks ago
Job summary
Now is a really exciting time to Join our Team of forward-thinking Ageing & Complex Medicine (Elderly Medicine) Locum Consultants at Wrightington Wigan and Leigh (WWL) NHS Foundation Trust, and make a real difference to our elderly patients in the Wigan Borough.
Here at WWL we put the patient at the heart of everything we do, as we strive to deliver and develop our modern and comprehensive Elderly Care service. We would love to hear from applicants who have already developed a sub-specialty interest within Elderly Care, and those who have not already done so would be encouraged to do so through in-house training/ attending relevant CPD activities. Opportunities are available across in-patient and out-patient with support from the clinical director and divisional management team to build and develop your area of interest.
Interview date is to be confirmed.
Main duties of the job
The full time post offers a 10 PA job plan, with the potential to negotiate additional PA's on an individual basis for the successful candidate. The needs of our patients are at the heart of everything we do and we are equally committed to the wellbeing of our clinical teams, therefore your contribution will be highly valued. The Trust has a successful track record of staff engagement, and has a range of flexible working options subject to meeting relevant eligibility criteria.
There is commitment for night and weekend on call in general medicine, and as part of the day service.
The Trust has excellent postgraduate and research facilities, supports study leave for CPD and aids with funding up to an agreed limit. WWL NHS Foundation Trust is an Associated Teaching Hospital of the Edge Hill University. We also provide training for two Specialist Registrars as part of the Northwest Training rotation which includes an integrated MSc. course in Elderly Care needs of our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we are equally committed to the wellbeing of our clinical teams, therefore your contribution will be highly valued. The Trust has a successful track record of staff engagement and has a range of flexible working options subject to meeting relevant eligibility criteria.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Key Results from Postholder
The Ageing and Complex Medicine Directorate currently has six substantive Consultants, one Associate Specialist and three Specialist Registrars. Following the recruitment, the applicant will form a team of 6 consultants and join the existing team contributing expertise in Acute Comprehensive Geriatric Medicine and sub sub-specialties including Stroke Medicine, Ortho Geriatrics and Frailty Services.
There are 81 acute Care of Elderly beds under the directorate (24 Orthogeriatric beds, 22 stroke unit beds, 42 Acute geriatric). The Consultants are supported by one Associate Specialist, three SpRs, 6 CMT/ GPST and 6 FY doctors. There are specialist nurses in Stroke Medicine, Parkinsons disease and Dementia services.
In addition to the General Care of Elderly clinics there are Specialist clinics dedicated to Stroke, TIA, Falls, Parkinsons disease and Dementia. There is a one stop TIA clinic with same day Carotid Doppler scanning, CT/MR Scan service with direct access to the vascular team led by three senior clinicians.
The Elderly care team also provides service in the community. There are regular MDT meetings, community clinics/visits and Care home visits. The emphasis is on proactive case management including Advance care planning and providing support to the community team, consisting of Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Community matrons.
WWL is a trauma centre which offers comprehensive trauma and Orthopaedic services including Upper limbs (hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow) and Lower limbs (pelvis, hip, knee, ankle and foot). The majority of acute trauma work takes place at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (RAEI) in Wigan. Trauma ward- Aspull ward has 28 beds including 10 ortho-geriatric beds.
Person SpecificationSkills
Essential
Managerial structure within the NHS Experience of Audit and its role in Clinical Governance. Commitment to training and Teaching junior medical staff and other health professionals Ability to work in flexible mannerExperience/Training
Essential
Recent comprehensive experience in Geriatric MedicineProfessional Qualifications
Essential
MRCP (or equivalent) Full GMC with licence to practice MB ChB or equivalent.Knowledge
Essential
Must show commitment to Development of Acute Medical services within the trust Must show evidence of being proactive and Self motivated Must show ability to work as part of a Team-
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