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Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site PRH/RSCH Town Haywards Heath Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 17/03/2026 23:59
Job overview
We are looking for a new colleague to join our friendly, supportive department. This substantive post will be primarily based at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath. This job involves the specialty assessment and management of older people with frailty through the medical take including ongoing responsibility for patients with frailty admitted on PRH AMU, leadership of the acute frailty team, specialist advice to primary care and community colleagues, admission avoidance activities and advance care planning. There will be opportunities to contribute to the development of our frailty SDEC@PRH and community geriatrics services.
UHSussex is an exciting place to work, with lots of opportunities to contribute to service development, innovative and transformational projects aligned with trust strategy, national best practice and the NHS 10-year plan as well as involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate education
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
* Day to day care of patients and leadership of the frailty team on PRH AMU and frailty patients in ED. This includes participation in daily board rounds, daily ward rounds, and participation in ward daily management system meetings. Responsibilities will include proactive identification of patients in ED providing comprehensive geriatric assessments, considering existing admission alternative pathways including utilisation of general virtual ward and working with colleagues to develop pathways alternatives to ED attendance and admission.
* At PRH there is an oncall consultant. This post will provide a 1 in 8 frailty weekend at PRH 8-4 saturday and sunday, working collaboratively with the GIM consultant on call and a 1 in 8 overnight GIM on call. This will include the post take review of older patients with frailty admitted in the previous 24 hours.
* Alongside colleagues develop Frailty SDEC@PRH and explore community geriatrics opportunities in the local area.
* Cross cover for leave with other acute frailty and ward consultants at PRH PRH.
* Opportunity to rotate to spend short periods on C8 ward at RSCH.
* Time off in Lieu will be provided for an bank holiday working.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person specification
Qualifications
* • MRCP(UK) or its recognised equivalent.
* • Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. • If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. • If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
* • Clinical and Educational Supervisor Training
Clinical Skills and Experience
* • Completed specialty training in Geriatric Medicine
* • Experienced in Comprehensive Geriatric Medicine, shared decision making and complex discharge planning
* • Experience/Interest in subspecialty area of Geriatric Medicine
Knowledge
* • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
* • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
* • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
* • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
* • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
* • Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
* • Evidence of participation in audit
* • Prizes and honours
* • Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
* • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Important information for applicants:
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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications
Further Information
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Jo Connor
Job title: Clinical Director
Email address: joanna.connor6@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01273696955
Additional information: N/A
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