Consultant Geriatrician

5 months ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham Full time

**Job summary**:
The Department of Healthcare for Older People provides a comprehensive service for older patients both in hospital and in community settings and leads on the care of older people on four sites: Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and Solihull Hospital. We are committed and passionate about older patients living with frailty.

The speciality wishes to recruit additional Consultant Geriatricians at heartlands hospital: these are a combination of new and replacement posts. We welcome and can accommodate any subspecialty interest, though we particularly wish to recruit consultants with an interest in peri-operative geriatrics (Orthogeriatrics and surgical liaison), movement disorders and acute geriatrics. Further description of the specific services and areas for development are detailed below.

Birmingham Heartlands Hospital (BHH)

Services unique to BHH site include:

- Opportunity to join a well-established team of front door/interface geriatricians to improve the patient journey in hospital. The post holder will have a chance to take part in service development to establish an acute admissions assessment unit for frail older adults, also take part in our OPAL service (older peoples assessment and liaison service), an MDT team that provides CGA in ED and the medical assessment unit.

**Main duties, tasks & skills required**:

- Opportunity to develop a community service within reach to Intermediate Care centres and developing rapid access GP clinic to provide early review of community based patients and avoid hospital admissions where possible.
- Provision of a liaison Orthogeriatric service - there is a centralised fracture neck of femur service, which is one the largest in Europe for all patients across the trust based at the BHH site, giving excellent opportunity to develop orthogeriatric services at the site.
- Frailty SDEC provides same day emergency care service for patients over 70, delivering specialist input and facilitating early discharge.
- We have consultant led MDT Fall, MDT Parkinson's, Osteoporosis and general geriatrics clinics.

**About us**:
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

**Job description**:
CLINICAL CARE
- Care of inpatients
- Administrative duties related to patient care
- Contribution to undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical education activity, including AHPs as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Regular participation in departmental and directorate meetings.
- Consultants are encouraged and supported with research projects.
- Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues' periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
- To help the department and Trust in emergencies.
- Appropriate evening and weekend on-call commitments for acute medicine and specialty.

**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:
MRCP or equivalent.

Entered on the GMC Register,

CCST in geriatric and general internal medicine or equivalent within 6 months of interview.

Higher Degree

**Disclosure and Barring Service Check**:
**Certificate of Sponsorship**:
**UK Professional Registration**:
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

  • Geriatrician Consultant

    3 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom St Andrews Healthcare Full time

    Geriatrician Consultant OpportunityWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Geriatrician Consultant to join our team at St Andrews Healthcare Hospital in Birmingham.Key Responsibilities:Provide comprehensive geriatric medical services to older adult inpatients within secure mental health settings.Develop and implement individualized care plans in...

  • Geriatrician Consultant

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom St Andrew's Healthcare Full time

    Senior Consultant Physician Geriatrician OpportunitySt Andrew's Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Consultant Physician Geriatrician to join our team in Birmingham. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive geriatric medical services to older adults in secure mental health settings.Key...

  • Geriatrician Consultant

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom St Andrew's Healthcare Full time

    Senior Consultant Physician Geriatrician OpportunitySt Andrew's Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Consultant Physician Geriatrician to join our team in Birmingham. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive geriatric medical services to older adults in secure mental health settings.Key...

  • Geriatrician Consultant

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom St Andrew's Healthcare Full time

    Senior Consultant Physician Geriatrician OpportunitySt Andrew's Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Consultant Physician Geriatrician to join our team in Birmingham. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive geriatric medical services to older adults in secure mental health settings.Key...

  • Geriatrician Consultant

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom St Andrew's Healthcare Full time

    Senior Consultant Physician Geriatrician OpportunitySt Andrew's Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Consultant Physician Geriatrician to join our team in Birmingham. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive geriatric medical services to older adults in secure mental health settings.Key...

  • Consultant Geriatrician

    7 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    A Consultant Geriatrician is required for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB), part of University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Department of Healthcare for Older People provides a comprehensive service for older adults, leading on the care of older adults across both hospital and community settings. The speciality wishes to recruit...

  • Consultant Geriatrician

    5 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) Services unique to QEHB site include: *Further development of the peri-operative geriatrics service aiding specialist input into emergency general surgical and silver major trauma patients. An additional role will be establishing a geriatrician in the newly formed multi-disciplinary Extended Post-operative Care...

  • Geriatrician Consultant

    2 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom St Andrew's Healthcare Full time

    We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant Physician (Geriatrician) to provide comprehensive geriatric medical services to the older adult inpatient population within the secure mental health settings.ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will:Provide expert medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for older adult patients within the secure...

  • Consultant Geriatrician

    5 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham Full time

    **Job summary**: The Department of Healthcare for Older People provides a comprehensive service for older patients both in hospital and in community settings and leads on the care of older people at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. We are committed and passionate about older patients living with frailty. At Birmingham Heartlands Hospital our speciality has...

  • Geriatrician Consultant

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom St Andrews Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Consultant GeriatricianWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant Physician (Geriatrician) to join our team at St Andrews Health Care Hospital in Birmingham.Job Summary:The successful candidate will provide comprehensive geriatric medical services to the older adult inpatient population within the secure mental health settings across...

  • Geriatrician Consultant

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom St Andrews Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Consultant GeriatricianWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant Physician (Geriatrician) to join our team at St Andrews Health Care Hospital in Birmingham.Job Summary:The successful candidate will provide comprehensive geriatric medical services to the older adult inpatient population within the secure mental health settings across...

  • Geriatrician Consultant

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant Physician (Geriatrician) to join our team at St Andrews Health Care Hospital in Birmingham.Main ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive geriatric medical services to the older adult inpatient population within the secure mental health settings across the three Reach Out provider...

  • Geriatrician Consultant

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Geriatrician to join our team at St Andrews Health Care Hospital in Birmingham. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive geriatric medical services to older adults in secure mental health settings.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Care: Provide expert...

  • Geriatrician Consultant

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Geriatrician to join our team at St Andrews Health Care Hospital in Birmingham. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive geriatric medical services to older adults in secure mental health settings.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Care: Provide expert...

  • Geriatrician Consultant Position

    2 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom St Andrew's Healthcare Full time

    Secure Mental Health Care Specialist - Geriatrician Consultant PositionSt Andrew's Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and experienced Geriatrician Consultant to join our team at St Andrews Health Care Hospital in Birmingham. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive geriatric medical services to the older adult inpatient population within the secure...

  • Geriatrician Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom St Andrew's Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Consultant Physician (Geriatrician)We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant Physician (Geriatrician) to join our team at St Andrews Health Care Hospital in Birmingham.Main Responsibilities:Provide comprehensive geriatric medical services to the older adult inpatient population within the secure mental health settings.Develop and...

  • Geriatrician Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom St Andrew's Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Consultant Physician (Geriatrician)Location: BirminghamJob Type: Part Time, 3 days per weekSalary: CompetitiveWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant Physician (Geriatrician) to join our team at St Andrews Health Care Hospital in Birmingham. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive geriatric medical services to the older...

  • Consultant Geriatrician

    5 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham Full time

    **Job summary**: A Consultant Geriatrician is required for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB), part of University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Department of Healthcare for Older People provides a comprehensive service for older adults, leading on the care of older adults across both hospital and community settings. The speciality wishes...

  • Consultant Physician

    5 months ago

    Birmingham, United Kingdom St Andrew’s Healthcare Full time

    Job summary We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant Physician (Geriatrician) to join our team at St Andrews Health Care Hospital in Birmingham. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will provide comprehensive geriatric medical services to the older adult inpatient population within the secure mental health settings...

  • Geriatrician Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom St Andrew's Healthcare Full time

    Job Title: Geriatrician SpecialistWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Geriatrician Specialist to join our team at St Andrews Healthcare Hospital in Birmingham. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive geriatric medical services to the older adult inpatient population within the secure mental health settings across the three Reach Out...