Geriatrician Consultant

2 days ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom St Andrew's Healthcare Full time
Geriatrician Consultant Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant Physician (Geriatrician) to join our team at St Andrew's Healthcare Hospital in Birmingham.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide expert medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for older adult patients within the secure inpatient mental health setting.
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, considering both the physical and mental health needs of the patients.
  • Deliver evidence-based geriatric care to improve the physical health and overall well-being of older adults with mental health conditions.
  • Conduct regular ward rounds, patient reviews, and family meetings, addressing complex medical issues in a secure environment.
  • Offer specialist advice and support to mental health professionals within the collaborative, ensuring integrated care for patients with co-existing medical and mental health conditions.
  • Lead and manage a team of healthcare professionals, nurses, and support staff, focusing on the care of older adults in secure settings.
  • Participate in clinical governance activities, including audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service development, specifically targeting the needs of the geriatric population in secure care.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and protocols related to geriatric care within the mental health secure setting.
  • Provide supervision, training, and mentorship to junior medical staff and other team members, promoting best practices in geriatric care.
  • Work closely with psychiatry, neurology, and social services to provide comprehensive care for older adults with mental health conditions in secure settings.
  • Liaise with external agencies and community services to ensure continuity of care post-discharge, facilitating smooth transitions and support for patients.
  • Engage with families and carers to provide support and education about health issues affecting older adults with mental health conditions, ensuring they are part of the care process.
  • Participate in and contribute to research activities relevant to geriatric medicine and the intersection with mental health in secure settings.
Requirements:
  • Medical degree with full GMC registration.
  • CCT in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent.
  • Extensive experience in the assessment and management of medical conditions in older adults, particularly within mental health settings.
  • Proven leadership and management skills within a healthcare setting.
  • Additional qualifications in related fields such as internal medicine or psychiatry.
  • Experience working in a secure healthcare setting, particularly with older adults.
  • Involvement in research and publications in the field of geriatric medicine, especially in the context of mental health.
  • Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care, with an understanding of the unique needs of older adults in secure settings.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing situations, with a focus on patient safety and care quality.
What We Offer:
  • Opportunities to progress – Most of our senior medical managers started off as Consultants in the Charity.
  • Speciality Doctor and Physical Healthcare team support.
  • We sponsored many of our doctors to undertake MBA degrees.
  • The chance to be part of a community of Consultants on one site with a weekly multidisciplinary CPD and Grand Rounds programme that includes colleagues from the NHS.
  • Only 10 per cent of our Consultant Psychiatrist roles are occupied by locums.
  • Support in undertaking indemnified private practice and medicolegal work though our community partnerships.
  • Teaching Opportunities for medical students from Cambridge and Buckingham as well as Trainees.
  • Class leading analytics and data monitoring with extensive integration with our Electronic Records.
  • Travel allowance, pension, 32 days of Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays and your birthday off, free parking, sickness policy on par with the NHS, secretarial support and more.

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