Geriatrician Consultant

3 weeks ago

Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Geriatrician to join our diverse team of consultants, specialist doctors, nurse consultants, and specialty doctors at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. As a Geriatrician, you will play a crucial role in delivering and developing services for older people in a friendly district general hospital.

The successful applicant will have a timetable tailored to individual skills and subspecialty expertise, including work in front-door frailty and providing input to elderly trauma and general surgical patients. Our services are working closely with nursing and allied health professional colleagues to become Dorset County Hospital's Centre of Excellence for the Care of Older People.

Main Duties of the Job

As a Geriatrician, you will be responsible for participating in the delivery and development of services for older people, including daily geriatrician-led ward rounds on the medical admissions unit, rapid access outpatient care in Frailty SDEC clinics, and an acute stroke unit and associated rehabilitation and outpatient stroke services.

You will also have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues in local community hospitals, providing inpatient care to community hospital patients and working at Dorset County Hospital. Our team is flexible, supportive, and inclusive, with a strong focus on career development and mentorship.

Working for Our Organisation

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a small hospital where staff genuinely work as a team, offering many opportunities for career development that may not be present in larger centres. We pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and the culture we create for our staff.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, celebrating diversity, and welcoming applications from people in all under-represented groups. Our mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways that matter to them, and our vision is to be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) provides further information about this role, including the essential and desirable criteria. When completing your application, please ensure you tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

We offer a generous relocation package and a Warm Welcome payment of £5,000 for candidates who reside outside of Dorset and join us in this role. We also provide daily geriatrician-led ward rounds on the medical admissions unit, rapid access outpatient care in Frailty SDEC clinics, and an acute stroke unit and associated rehabilitation and outpatient stroke services.

Person SpecificationEducation, Qualifications, and TrainingEssential Criteria
  • An appropriate higher medical qualification - MRCP or overseas equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR or European Community Rights
Experience and KnowledgeEssential Criteria
  • 5 years clinical experience in Geriatrics and general acute medicine
  • Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH-based Consultant
  • Experience in stroke and thrombolysis
Desirable Criteria
  • Experience in orthogeriatrics/POPS
Current Skills and AbilitiesEssential Criteria
  • Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
  • Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification
Team Working and Service DevelopmentEssential Criteria
  • Evidence of leadership and service development
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working
Understanding and Participation in Clinical GovernanceEssential Criteria
  • Evidence of understanding of clinical governance
  • Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit
  • Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research
Management Training, Organisational Skills, and Strategic VisionEssential Criteria
  • Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post
  • Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
  • Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS
Teaching and CommunicationEssential Criteria
  • Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post
  • Ability to present effectively to an audience
  • Ability to communicate effectively

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