Geriatric Medicine Consultant

Position Overview

Job Title: Geriatric Medicine Consultant (Locum)

Weekly Commitment: 40 hours

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 months

Compensation: £99,532 - £131,964 per annum

Role Summary

The organization is seeking to recruit consultant physicians who possess a robust background in Geriatric medicine and a genuine enthusiasm for enhancing elderly care services. We are in search of a candidate who is passionate about innovation and service improvement as we develop essential elements of a cohesive care system for elderly patients.

This role will contribute to the establishment of an acute frailty service and will offer clinical leadership in the strategic enhancement of this service, aimed at improving care delivery for elderly patients in the region. We are currently focused on advancing our initial frailty service to ensure that elderly individuals can be swiftly evaluated and treated, minimizing the necessity for hospital admissions whenever feasible.

Key Responsibilities

The organization has recently launched a Consultant Foundation Programme, overseen by the Medical Director along with both internal and external mentors, with the following objectives:

• To increase awareness of the consultant's role and their significant influence on team dynamics.
• To explore methods for delivering safe and effective care within a broader clinical and organizational context.
• To understand how to navigate the NHS landscape successfully, balancing targets and financial considerations with collaboration across various agencies.

The successful candidate will receive comprehensive support from the wider Elderly Care team, which includes five established consultants, two registrars, three house officers, two senior house officers, four advanced clinical practitioners, three physician associates, four clinical nurse specialists, and dedicated administrative support.

The organization is committed to the principles of continuing professional development (CPD) as outlined by the General Medical Council and relevant colleges, providing both time and financial resources for these activities. We are flexible employers willing to consider work patterns that accommodate individual needs, particularly in promoting a healthy work-life balance.

About the Organization

At our institution, our vision to 'excel in patient care' is paramount. As a dynamic, clinically-led acute service provider, we are on a continuous journey to deliver high-quality, safe, and responsive services through inspiring, friendly, and compassionate staff who embody our core values:

• Effective Open Communication
• Excellence and safety in all endeavors
• Challenging yet supportive environment
• Expect respect and dignity
• Local health that fosters confidence

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including an on-site nursery, a minimum of 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a cycle-to-work scheme, flexible working arrangements, an extensive in-house training directory, options for buying and selling annual leave, a subsidized cafeteria, a tranquility garden, and generous subsidized parking facilities.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Completion or nearing completion of a Specialist Training program in Geriatric and General Medicine.
• Extensive clinical experience in elderly care and General Internal Medicine.
• In-depth knowledge of medical audit, education, and current clinical best practices.
• Familiarity with the Clinical Governance framework.

Desirable:

• Understanding of the NHS framework and experience outside the specialty.

Professional Qualifications

Essential:

• MRCP or equivalent qualification.

Desirable:

• Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register in Geriatric and General Medicine within six months of the appointment date.
• Higher degree or evidence of sub-specialty training.

Skills and Competencies

Essential:

• Ability to lead, communicate, and collaborate effectively with others.
• Capability to advise on the efficient operation of specialist services.
• Experience in supervising, appraising, and mentoring trainees and other medical professionals.
• Ability to motivate and support staff across various disciplines.
• Proficiency in basic information technology.
• Awareness of health service reforms and issues across the healthcare landscape.
• Experience in conducting complete audit cycles.
• Demonstrated involvement in clinical research projects.
• Published research in peer-reviewed journals.

Desirable:

• Evidence of ongoing research activities.
• Experience in service development.
• Understanding of management principles.

Personal Attributes

Essential:

• Ability to establish constructive professional relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Caring attitude towards patients.
• Critical and inquisitive approach to work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Credible presence among clinical and management peers.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Executive Team.
• Strong organizational and leadership capabilities.

Other Requirements

Essential:

• Experience in managing a service and participating in management processes.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including shifts and on-call duties.
• Ability to teach clinical and practical skills.
• Experience in delivering educational talks and workshops.
• Commitment to ongoing medical education.
• Experience in mentoring and supervising medical students.