Geriatric Medicine Specialist
1 month ago
NHS Lothian is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant in Medicine of the Elderly and Stroke Services to join our team. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients with complex needs.
Key Responsibilities- Provide input into the front door MoE frailty service based at RIE, working with junior medical staff and the MoE nurse liaison service.
- Diagnose, investigate, and supervise specialized management for frail elderly patients under your care.
- Identify when patients' ongoing needs can be met at home or in a community-based setting and no longer require specialized care.
- Contribute to the rehabilitation and complex discharge needs of patients stepped down from acute sites.
- Provide at least one in eight weekend scheduled MoE commitment to deliver acute assessment to the frail elderly in RIE AMU and cover for the MoE wards.
- Full GMC Registration and a license to practice.
- Eligibility for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register.
- Higher specialist training leading to CCT or within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview.
- Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once it has been awarded.
NHS Lothian offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that allows our staff to thrive.
How to ApplyIf you are a motivated and experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you.
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