Job Summary
The post holder will work across Geriatric Medicine within a team comprising 11 Consultants at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.
This is a fixed-term appointment for 12 months, potentially extendable after mutual agreement.
Responsibilities
* Provision of cover to base acute elderly care ward in conjunction with another geriatrician.
* Attendance at daily board rounds.
* Cover for Frailty Assessment Unit (FEAU) as per rota.
* Participation in General Medical admissions and Short Stay Unit over weekends.
* Development of Elderly Care protocols and guidelines, leading and contributing to service development.
* Professional supervision and development of trainee doctors.
* Involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit.
* Maintaining up-to-date Clinical Professional Development.
Qualifications
* Experience in Geriatric Medicine (UK) at consultant level or minimum 5 years at Registrar level.
* MRCP or equivalent.
* Full GMC Registration.
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine or General Internal medicine (CCT or CESR).
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to gaining UK CCT in Geriatric Medicine and GIM.
* Interest or experience in front door frailty, surgical liaison or community geriatrics.
Salary & Contract
Hospital medical and dental staff – Consultant. Fixed-term, 12 months, full-time.
Working Pattern
Full-time.
Location
RSUH & County Hospital – Newcastle Road / Weston Road, Stoke on Trent / Stafford, ST4 6QG.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust actively promote diversity and inclusion.
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