Locum Consultant Geriatrician

3 weeks ago

StokeonTrent, United Kingdom University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

LOCUM CONSULTANT GERIATRICIAN

We are currently recruiting to a Locum Consultant Geriatrician. The post-holder will have duties in acute geriatric medicine and will join a team of 9 Consultant Geriatricians. We have 5 acute geriatric wards and a 29-bedded Frail Elderly Assessment Unit (FEAU). Post holder responsibilities will include covering an acute ward with another Geriatrician and FEAU on a 1 in 8 rota.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will

Provision of cover to your base acute elderly care ward in conjunction with another geriatrician, attendance at daily board rounds.

Cover for FEAU as per rota. 1:8, 8-5 and 1:8 weekends, 9-3pm and bank holidays, 1:8, 9-3 pm.

Participation in rapid access clinics, which offer GPs fast track assessments of older people and access to rapid tests.

Provide cover for an agreed complement of wards for a specialist opinion on older patients.

You will provide clinical leadership, including all aspects of the elderly care service and you will be expected to supervise and teach junior medical staff and nurse practitioners/clinical nurse specialists.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.

Flexible working requests will be considered.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached under supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration MRCP or equivalent. Experience in Geriatric Medicine (UK) at consultant level (Locum) or minimum 5 years at Registrar level

Desirable

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine and General Internal medicine via either: a)Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or b)CESR SCE in Geriatric Medicine

Clinical Experience & Training

Essential

Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCST in Geriatric Medicine and GIM. Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within the specialty. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients

Desirable

Interest / experience in front door frailty / surgical liaison / community geriatrics

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working:

Essential

Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team

Academic Achievements, Research, Publications

Essential

Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems An awareness of current specialty specific developments, initiatives and issues Evidence of training in research methodology

Desirable

Evidence of having undertaken original research Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years Research experience

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

Ability to organize and prioritise workload effectively Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgments when faced with conflicting pressures Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives

Personal Attributes

Essential

Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure and be flexible. An enquiring and critical approach to work. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies Caring attitude to patients Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development

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