Geriatric Medicine Specialist

18 hours ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Full time
Job Title

Geriatric Medicine Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Geriatric Medicine Specialist to join our team at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. The successful candidate will have a strong background in geriatric medicine and be comfortable working within a multidisciplinary team.

The role will involve coordinating care for patients with complex needs in a community hospital setting, assessing new admissions, and completing discharge documentation in a timely manner.

You will also be responsible for reviewing clinical deterioration in patients, supervising trainees and Trust Doctors, and supporting the Senior Doctor team with ward rounds and MDTs.

In addition, you will be required to complete Mortality Screening Tools following in-house training and uphold the principles of clinical governance.

Your base will be Mount Gould Hospital, where you will work as part of a 67-bed community hospital with a broad case mix, including older people with frailty and those requiring post-acute rehabilitation.

Our team includes nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, pharmacist, social worker, dietician, and psychiatric liaison nurse support. Out-of-hours cover is provided through the senior nurse on site and off-site hospital-wide on-call rota.

We offer a competitive salary of £65,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth within our trust.



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