Consultant in Care of the Elderly

5 days ago

Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The successful applicants will share the responsibility for our current Care of the Elderly ward (dedicated to elderly patients with complex medical and psycho-social problems). They will also support frail elderly patients on the Acute Medical Unit (EADU). We would welcome subspecialty interests in Acute Frailty, Ortho-Geriatrics, Parkinson's Disease & movement disorders, dementia or Community Care of the Elderly.

Main duties of the job

1. Contribute to development of the Care of the elderly service

2. Provide with the other Consultants a system of mutual out-of-hours cover for General Internal Medicine and cover for annual, study and professional leave.

3. Provide a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialities in the Trust.

4. Liaise with medical staff in other specialities and participate in the regular clinical meetings and other post-graduate activities of the hospital.

5. Take part in the continuing medical education programme. The Trust will provide study leave expenses in line with national terms and conditions of service.

Please see attached job description for further duties an information

About us

The Trust provides comprehensive acute care for the population of Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and the South Waveney area and for many visitors to the area. This acute care provided from the James Paget University Hospital site at Gorleston is supported by other community services at the Newberry Centre, Kirkley Rise North Lowestoft and outreach clinics.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder would work alongside 2 other geriatricians on ward 12 (care of the elderly) to improve the care of older people with complex needs as well as improving the care of frail patients on EADU.

They would be part of a team of doctors looking after a Criteria Led Older Peoples ward dealing with complex acute care with the elderly, which focuses on patients with long term conditions, including dementia and movement disorders. There is a weekly MDT with the Older Peoples Mental Health team including a Liaison Psychiatry Consultant, and a weekly meeting with the Palliative Care team.

Prospective candidates should be within 6 months of obtaining a CCT, or be listed on or eligible for the UK Specialist Register at the date of interview.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or Basic Medical Degree MRCP or equivalent Hold a certificate or being within 6 months of completion of training or being on or eligible for the UK Specialist Register at the date of interview Full GMC registration

Desirable

MD/PhD Possession of ALS

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems with a wide experience in Acute and General Medicine

Desirable

A special interest to compliment those within the department

Academic Achievements

Essential

An understanding of the principles of research Knowledge of using evidence base medicine to support decision making Experience of conducting clinical audit

Desirable

Published Research

Key Skills

Essential

Ability and enthusiasm for teaching health care professionals and medical students in an Acute Medicine setting Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively Motivation and ability to plan and develop the service Leadership qualities Energy and enthusiasm and an ability to work under pressure Experience in teaching junior medical staff

Desirable

Experience in teaching medical students and allied health professionals Management and committee experience Formal training in teaching skills

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