Locum Consultant In Care Of The Elderly

2 days ago


Crewe, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary We are looking for Consultants to join our Care of the Elderly and Frail Elderly Assessment team with ambitious plans to deliver excellent clinical care for the elderly population of Mid Cheshire.
The successful candidates will have the support of an established multidisciplinary team whilst having the opportunity to contribute to the continued development and growth of the department.
If you are considering applying for the post we would encourage a conversation with Dr Hammersley, Associate Medical Director, so we can outline what this job could offer you in more detail.
This as a fixed term 12 month post.
Main duties of the job The successful candidates will be based within Care of the Elderly carrying out comprehensive geriatric assessments of our frail elderly cohort of patients which will be supported by members of the multidisciplinary team.
The post holders will be involved in twice weekly MDT meetings for our 30 "bed" virtual frailty ward and assessment of patients at risk of admission via our 'hot clinics' to ensure high quality care is delivered in the right place.
This role comes with the opportunity for the successful applicants (should they wish) to spend two sessions to further develop interests in other areas which may include another specialty service or alternatively medical education, clinical governance and quality improvement, clinical leadership or research.
About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K).
The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff.
A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems.
We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
We welcome all applicants and assess all job applications based on knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post.
Job description Job responsibilities The post is offered at 10 PAs but an additional 1-2 APAs would be available, should the successful candidates be interested.
A typical timetable will include DCC sessions on Care of the Elderly and FEAU in addition to any speciality sessions agreed.
Further information regarding the job plan can be found in the job description attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent Full registration with the General Medical Council and a Licence to Practice Desirable Additional higher degrees relevant to this post Other postgraduate qualification MD, PhD Qualified educational supervisor Teaching and Education Essential Experience and interest in teaching both junior medical and non-medical staff Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning Commitment to teaching Membership of Society of Acute Medicine Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC Desirable Recognised teaching skills course Special interest in role development and staff training Membership of relevant medical associations/learned societies Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC Experience Essential Broad clinical training and experience in the comprehensive management of elderly patients.
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients.
Broad based general professional training in general medicine Computer literate Ability Essential Recognised ability to work within, and provide leadership to, the multidisciplinary team Effective communicator Excellent interpersonal skills Flexibility of approach Commitment to clinical risk management and implementation of clinical governance Effective team leader Audit and Research Essential Relevant experience in clinical audit Relevant experience in research and evidence of publications Ability to develop evidence based practice Desirable Research leading to MD or PhD



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