Locum Consultant in Care of The Elderly

The Geriatric Medicine / Care of the Elderly (COTE) services inGlan Clwyd Hospitalare based on two 24-bedded COTE wards (Wards 1 & 2). Combined acute and rehabilitation stroke beds are available on a specialist Stroke Unit that offers all elements of stroke care, including 24/7 out-of-hours stroke thrombolysis and a newly commenced thrombectomy service. The stroke service is facilitated by 3.5 Stroke Specialist Nurses. TIA clinics are held 5 days a week. The orthogeriatric service is supported by a consultant geriatrician in liaison with a Physician Associate and the orthopaedic department with orthopaedic consultants, a trauma nurse and junior doctors. A newly established Frailty Intervention Team (FIT) service is being developed at the hospital’s front door with 4-6 beds at the Emergency Quadrant (EQ).

We are seeking a dynamic Care of the Elderly (COTE) Consultant to join the Department of Geriatric Medicine in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. This is a fixed term post, covering maternity leave. which will be based at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (Central Area - Glan Clwyd Hospital) and will join an established team of 8 consultants (excluding this post) responsible for the provision of geriatric medicine services to the local area - 6 in Glan Clwyd Hospital and 2 in Llandudno General Hospital which is also under Central Area management. We would welcome special interests in any subspecialty, notably frailty and movement disorders, and we would be able to re-organize the job plan as required.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents