Consultant Geriatrician

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a full time Consultant Geriatrician & Physician to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Geriatric Medicine team.

Applicants will be expected to have completed, or be within six months of completing, Higher Specialist Training in Geriatric & General (Internal) Medicine with CCT & entry onto the Specialist Register.

You will have a passion and enthusiasm for providing the highest quality compassionate care for frail older people, ambition & skills to drive improvement and engage others in the importance of this work. We anticipate the opportunity for the appointee to develop a sub-specialty interest within the role.

Flexible working options will be considered.

Main duties of the job

For further information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which give a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.

About us

Chesterfield Royal Hospital is a friendly District General Hospital with the beautiful Peak District on it's doorstep. This post presents a great opportunity to live and work in some of the finest landscape this country has to offer .

Major cities such as Sheffield, Leeds, Nottingham and Derby are all within an hour's train journey, and local airports include East Midlands, Manchester and Leeds Bradford, with London within a couple of hours drive.

There are excellent schools in the local area, only a few minutes from the hospital, as well as nursery childcare on-site.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification which gives details regarding the job role, and also contact details should you wish to discuss any aspect of the job.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MRCP/FRCP or equivalent Full registration with GMC and entry on the Specialist Register or entry expected within 6 Months

Desirable

Full participation in CME Higher degree

Experience

Essential

Higher Specialist training scheme in General Internal Medicine/HCE Experience in the management of acutely ill patients Experience of supervising junior doctors

Desirable

Evidence of research activities Higher management training Clinical leadership experience or training

Skills

Essential

Ability to teach clinical skills Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and fellow professionals

Desirable

Experience as an educational supervisor or clinical tutor

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