Consultant Geriatrician

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a substantive whole time or part time Consultant Geriatrician for our Acute Geriatric service in East Kent Hospitals. We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well established careers. Additionally, from those who have a special interest where they may want to work across specialties.

We currently provide an inpatient service on two acute hospital sites, at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM) in Margate, Kent and The William Harvey Hospital (WHH) in Ashford, Kent. However, this post is for the QEQM.

Main duties of the job

The Job Plan will be flexible around the needs of the individual whilst meeting the needs of the service. The job plan may be negotiated following a period of induction and thereafter will be reviewed on annual basis within the job planning cycle. The 10 PAs contract will include both direct clinical care (DCC) and supporting activity (SPA). Extra PAs may be available to applicants for personal or professional reasons to work more than 40 hours per week. We will work with you to shape the ideal job plan upon successful appointment, and review it with you after three months and then annually - so you can keep the perfect fit.

We will also provide the essential resources to support you in your duties, including administrative support.

Our package of benefits includes an additional £20,000 payment* to thank you for choosing to work at our trust and help you get settled in.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.

Our package of benefits includes an additional £20,000 payment* ** to thank you for choosing to work at our Trust.

In addition, through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post - For more information please visit

We also offer removal expenses, up to 32 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research.

* ** refer to clauses associated with the Recruitment Premium - For more information, please contact Paul Barnes via

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Consultant will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and to undertake the administrative duties associated with their care. They will be expected to co-operate with the Clinical Director and Care Group Management on organisational and budget issues.

The Post holder will work closely alongside other Geriatricians in post to create a pleasant working environment with teamwork at the heart of what you do.

The on-call commitment and acute hospital sessional commitment to medicine and rehabilitation will be organised with the Consultants colleagues to ensure both delivery of this goal and continuity of responsibility for inpatient care. The on-call commitment will include 1:8 week day cover and a 1:10 weekend cover.

In addition to general medical and rehabilitation duties there are flexible commitments, including administration, management, committee work, pastoral visits, relative interviews etc. Appropriate acute skills are required in view of the acute admissions under the age-related policy.

Please review Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Skills and experience

Essential

Geriatric Medicine experience within the NHS Ability to communicate and effectively with patients, relatives and other members of multi-disciplinary team. Ability to make patient management decisions, seeking guidance from colleagues when required. Ability to work as a team with medical and other. Evidence of leadership skills Evidence of teaching

Desirable

Experience or interest in Parkinson Disease, Movement Disorders, Frailty, Orthogeriatrics or other Special Interest

Qualifications and training

Essential

Full GMC Registration Specialist Registration or will obtain within six months of interview date

Desirable

Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent) in Geriatric Medicine

Clinical governance

Essential

Experience in Audit Experience in service improvement

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

Adheres to GMC code of conduct Upholds Trust Values

Other requirements

Essential

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel effectively between sites

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