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Consultant in Elderly Care Medicine, Wigan
Client:
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Wigan, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
15
Posted:
01.05.2025
Expiry Date:
15.06.2025
Job Description:
Now is a really exciting time to join our team of forward-thinking Ageing & Complex Medicine (Elderly Medicine) Consultants at Wrightington Wigan and Leigh (WWL) NHS Foundation Trust, and make a real difference to our elderly patients in the Wigan Borough.
Here at WWL, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do, striving to deliver and develop our modern and comprehensive Elderly Care service. We welcome applications from those with a developed sub-specialty interest within Elderly Care, and those interested in developing one through in-house training and CPD activities. Opportunities are available across inpatient and outpatient settings, with support from the clinical director and divisional management team to build and develop your area of interest.
The AAC interview date is to be confirmed.
Main duties of the job
The full-time post offers a 10 PA job plan, with potential for additional PAs on an individual basis. The needs of our patients are central to our work, and we are committed to the wellbeing of our clinical teams. The Trust supports flexible working options, subject to eligibility criteria.
There is a commitment for night and weekend on-call duties in general medicine and as part of the day service.
The Trust boasts excellent postgraduate and research facilities, supports study leave for CPD, and provides funding up to an agreed limit. WWL NHS Foundation Trust is an associated teaching hospital of Edge Hill University and provides training for two Specialist Registrars as part of the Northwest Training rotation, including an MSc in Elderly Care Medicine.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital and community services to the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. We value our staff, believing that 'happy staff makes for happy patients'. We are committed to living our values 'the WWL Way'.
We prioritize patient-centered, safe, effective care that respects dignity and are seeking individuals who share our values.
On-Call
Senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Our Ageing and Complex Medicine Directorate includes six substantive Consultants, one Associate Specialist, and three Specialist Registrars. The successful candidate will join a team of 6 consultants, contributing expertise in Acute Geriatric Medicine and sub-specialties including Stroke Medicine, Orthogeriatrics, and Frailty Services.
The directorate manages 81 acute Care of Elderly beds, supported by a multidisciplinary team. Services include general clinics and specialist clinics for Stroke, TIA, Falls, Parkinson’s, and Dementia, along with community services and proactive case management.
WWL is a trauma center offering comprehensive trauma and orthopedic services, with acute trauma work primarily at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan.
Person Specification
Skills
* Experience in NHS managerial structure
* Experience with Audit and Clinical Governance
* Commitment to training and teaching
* Ability to work flexibly
* CCT - Dual accreditation in GIM and Geriatric Medicine
* Recent comprehensive experience in Geriatric Medicine
Professional Qualifications
* Entry on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT
* MRCP or equivalent
* Full GMC registration with license to practice
* MB ChB or equivalent
* Commitment to developing Acute Medical services
* Proactive and self-motivated
* Ability to work as part of a team
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