<div><p>We have an exciting opportunity for a fixed-term Consultant to provide maternity leave cover within the Frailty Service. The role will primarily support our Frailty Ward, covering a minimum of 12 and up to 24 beds as part of a cross‑cover arrangement. In addition, the post holder will be expected to contribute to selected sessions within our front‑facing services. The successful candidate will also participate in the Acute Medical Take (unselected) on an approximately monthly basis, incorporated within the 10 PA job plan. When undertaking on‑call duties, all scheduled programmed activities for that day will be cancelled. On‑call commitments include a resident shift from 13:00 to 21:00, with non‑resident overnight cover provided remotely. There is also an expectation that the appointee will contribute to the clinical supervision and support of resident doctors. Although the post is advertised on a full‑time basis, we are happy to consider applications for Less‑Than Full‑Time (LTFT) working.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Provide clinical leadership and senior decision‑making within the Frailty Service</li><li>Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including frailty nurse specialists, ACPs, pharmacists, and resident doctors</li><li>Contribute to clinical supervision, teaching, and support of resident doctors</li><li>Participate in service development, quality improvement, and governance activities within the department</li><li>Support the delivery of safe, effective, and patient‑centred care in line with Trust values</li></ul><p>The post holder will work flexibly across the frailty pathway to support service demands and maintain high standards of patient care.</p></div>