Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine
3 months ago
Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking consultant physician in geriatric medicine to join a team including medical and nurse consultants covering North Cumbria. The Directorate would equally welcome applications from existing and newly trained Consultants.
This post is based in the Elderly Care Department the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven (WCH).
The successful candidate will be encouraged to work as part of an established multidisciplinary team inputting and helping to develop new models of care within an acute frailty pathway. This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which clinicians are at the forefront of management and service development.
It is expected that the appointee will contribute equally to the out-of-hours-work and on-call rota.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of care in a 32 bedded elderly care ward, which forms part of the Trust's frailty pathway, as well as seeing patients in rapid access frailty clinics offering Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment.
The post holder will contribute to a rota to provide information and advice to community GPs, together with access to early access Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in 'Hot' clinics to reduce unplanned admissions from A & E.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with existing consultant colleagues be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective clinical frailty service to the Trust and other users of the service.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
o Work with colleagues to develop an acute frailty pathway and further develop frailty services
o Provide teaching for Junior Doctors, Medical Students and other members of the multidisciplinary team
o Take responsibility for work on the Care of the Elderly wards at WCH
o Share with Consultant colleagues the role of educational or clinical supervisor to Junior doctors in training
o Undertake personal development and mandatory training
o Participate in clinical meetings and post graduate activities in the Trust.
o Participate in Clinical trials
o Work closely with other specialist teams
o Work with managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of services
o Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of clinical areas
o Assist in the preparation of business plans.
o Support and participate in the Booked Appointment Systems
o Take an interest in research/teaching with participation in projects and courses
o Participate in Consultant Appraisal and Job Plan Review on an annual basis and the revalidating process when necessary.
About us
Elderly care in West and North East Cumbria has been designed to dovetail with the overall Trust vision (see earlier) and consists of three main strategic aims:
1) Provide early Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for frail elderly people (7 days a week) as per the `Silver Book' and RCP standards by developing `interface geriatrics' and a short stay frail elderly assessment unit.
2) Ensure specialist geriatric input to surgical patients as recommended by the British Orthopaedic Association and NCEPOD reports.
3) Provide a high quality specialist service to primary care through the delivery of rapid access clinics and the provision of information and advice by a Geriatric 'physician of the week'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our job description has been approved by the Royal College of Physicians.
Relocation assistance of up to £8,000 may be available for successful applicants moving to the region. The post currently attracts a discretionary recruitment premium of up to 10% (based on basic salary) per annum. This is payable for up to 4 years and is reviewed by the Trust on an annual basis.
Please see full job description and personal specification for details.
Please note: You must be on the Specialist Register in order to be eligible for appointment to this level of post.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Full Registration with the General Medical Council. Specialist Registration for Geriatrics and GIM. MRCP Entry on the GMC specialist register via relevant CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), relevant CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable
Postgraduate higher qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
High level of clinical experience and competence in Geriatrics and GIM Completed Higher Specialist Training (CCT) in Geriatrics or evidence of equivalent competency. Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
A commitment to, and experience of teaching An interest in developing links with Acute Medicine or Primary Care
Teaching
Essential
Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
Desirable
Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates Teaching of non-medical health professionals. Educational Qualification
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit Experience of research and Clinical Governance
Management & Administrative
Essential
Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service. Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently
Desirable
Experience of audit management
Communication Skills and Abilities
Essential
Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs Approachable and effective Multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills Team loyalty Positive approach to lessons learnt
Desirable
IT Skills Presentation skills-
Geriatric Medicine Specialist
1 month ago
Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full timeSanctuary Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Geriatric Medicine Specialist to work in a full-time capacity. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing an acute frailty pathway and further developing frailty services.The salary for this permanent position is £99,532 - £131,964 per annum.Provide teaching for Junior Doctors, Medical...
-
Senior Medical Director
6 days ago
Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full timeSanctuary Personnel Ltd, a leading recruitment agency with an exceptional reputation for excellence, is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Geriatric Medicine Senior Medical Director to work in the UK on a full-time basis.Estimated Salary: £99,532 - £131,964 per annumJob OverviewWe are looking for an experienced medical professional to join our team as...
-
Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Acute Medicine Physician to join our team of experienced professionals at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. This substantive consultant position offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled individual to contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.Job...
-
Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full timeJob OverviewWe are seeking an exceptional Respiratory Medicine Consultant and Academic Leader to join our team at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a clinician with a passion for teaching and research to embed themselves as a practising clinician at NCIC, while also contributing to the...
-
Consultant in Respiratory
5 months ago
Whitehaven, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full timeWe are looking for a dynamic and motivated Consultant Physician in Respiratory & General Medicine to join our friendly and enthusiastic team at the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). Successful applicants must have full registration with the GMC. Please note: You must be on the Specialist Register in order to be eligible for...
-
Respiratory Medicine Specialist
1 month ago
Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Consultant Physician in Respiratory & General Medicine to join our team at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care, leading clinical teams, and contributing to the development of our respiratory medicine...
-
Advanced Primary Care Physician
1 week ago
Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom NHS Full timeJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Advanced Primary Care Physician to join our team at Cumbria Health Limited.Job OverviewThe successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality primary care services to the population of Cumbria in an Out of Hours setting. This includes responding to medical problems presented by...
-
Respiratory Medicine Director Position
1 week ago
Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full timeSenior Clinical Leadership Opportunity in Respiratory CareWe are seeking an exceptional medical professional to fill the role of Clinical Director for Respiratory at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated healthcare leader to join our team and contribute to delivering high-quality patient care.The...
-
Consultant in Acute Medicine
6 months ago
Whitehaven, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full timeNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) are looking to recruit a forward-thinking and motivated individual to join our team of 7 Acute Medicine Consultants (4 full-time, 3 part-time). This is a post for a substantive consultant with specialist registration. The role will be to provide care across both our hospitals; the West Cumberland...
-
Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a Consultant in Respiratory and General Medicine and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer to join our team at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the University of Cumbria and Imperial College London to launch the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) in 2025.The successful...
-
Locum Consultant in Acute Medicine
5 months ago
Whitehaven, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full timeNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) are looking to recruit a forward-thinking and motivated individual to join our team of 7 Acute Medicine Consultants (4 full-time, 3 part-time). This is a newly created post, providing care across both our hospitals; the West Cumberland Hospital (WCH) in Whitehaven and the Cumberland Infirmary in...
-
Locum Consultant in General Medicine
6 months ago
Whitehaven, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full timeThe post involves in-patient duties on a 30 bedded General Medicine ward, including general medicine inreach to medical patients on other speciality wards. Speciality outpatient clinics can be accommodated. The role involves a regular commitment to on-call. Any sub-specialist interest would be welcomed and supported. The successful applicants must have full...
-
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology
5 months ago
Whitehaven, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full timeWe are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, motivated colleague to join our team in West Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District. The post is for a generalist obstetrician and gynaecologist to cover all aspects of the work, but special interests can be developed/ integrated into the current team. Ideally a full-time post of 10 programmed activities (Pas)...
-
Respiratory Medicine Specialist
4 weeks ago
Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Consultant in Respiratory to join our dynamic team at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of respiratory services.Key ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will be...
-
Band 6 Nuclear Medicine Technologist-whitehaven
6 months ago
Whitehaven, United Kingdom Maxxima Full time**Position**: Nuclear Medicine Technologist **Banding**: 6 **Location**: Whitehaven **Hours**:Monday-Sunday **Rate**:£25-26/h **Start Date**: ASAP **Duration**: Ongoing **Essential skills**: - HCPC or RCT registered - Relevant qualification in Nuclear Medicine - Experienced in Dispensing and Injecting Radioactive Injections and scanning in Nuclear...
-
Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full timeWe are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Director to lead our Respiratory team at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. This exciting opportunity is based in the beautiful region of North Cumbria, offering a unique chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients.Company OverviewEstablished in 2019, North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS...
-
Cardiovascular Specialist
4 weeks ago
Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom NHS Full timeNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustWe are seeking an experienced cardiologist to join our dynamic team of specialists in North Cumbria. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in coronary intervention and contribute to the existing team of 6 interventional cardiologists delivering an elective and urgent interventional service,...
-
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology
5 months ago
Whitehaven, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAt the Cumberland Infirmary, there are approximately 1800 deliveries per year and at West Cumberland Hospital, there are approximately 1300 deliveries per year. There is also a midwifery led unit at Penrith and midwifery led facilities are being further developed in both hospitals. There are specialist antenatal clinics, including maternal medicine,...
-
Cardiologist - Consultant
2 weeks ago
Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom NHS Full timeWe are seeking a highly skilled cardiologist to join our dynamic team at the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.Job OverviewThe successful candidate will be responsible for delivering secondary cardiology services to a population of approximately 320,000 people in a local urban and rural area. The post involves working as part of a...
-
Consultant in Acute Medicine
6 months ago
Whitehaven, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full timeRelocation assistance of up to £8,000 may be available for successful applicants moving to the region. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure...
