Overview
Consultant in Medicine for Older Adults with a focus on acute frailty
This post offers the opportunity for a committed and ambitious clinician to join the NHS Lanarkshire Medicine for Older Adults department based at University Hospital Wishaw. The candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects of Medicine for Older Adults care, with a focus on acute frailty; however we are also keen for the successful candidate to develop any subspecialty interest they may have.
Details of the role
Acute Medicine for Older Adult services are provided on all 3 acute Lanarkshire hospital sites. These include acute frailty assessment and rehabilitation for these patients as well as Hospital at Home service. However University Hospital Wishaw is the trauma centre for NHS Lanarkshire so the majority of the orthogeriatrics service is based within UHW. There is also an acute stroke ward located within the department which delivers acute stroke care and rehabilitation. Subspecialty work within the department includes Movement disorder service, falls clinics. There is also interim care beds affiliated to the department that provide slow stream rehabilitation, intermediate care and hospital based complex clinical care.
The department is about to establish an acute frailty unit and is an exciting time to join the department as it works with NHS Lanarkshire Frailty network to improve and deliver frailty services fit for the 21st century.
Centralisation of trauma services occurred 5 years ago and a review of the trauma service is also underway to ensure that the service remains in line with Scottish Hip Fracture Audit targets but recognizes the increase in silver trauma and plans for this.
SPA time and workload
Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.
Working pattern
Applicants wishing to work less than fulltime or job share are also encouraged to apply.
Enquiries
Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Dr Helen Morgan, Clinical Lead for Medicine for Older Adults, University Hospital Wishaw on 01698 366097, Dr Ben Adler Clinical Director for Medicine and MOA, University Hospital Wishaw on 01698 366097 or Dr Alison Falconer Deputy Chief of Medical Service, University Hospital Wishaw on 01698 366562.
How to apply
For any application queries, please email medical.dentalconsultant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Interview date
Interview date: 24th April 2026
Further information
Please follow the link below should you wish any further information on NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment | NHS Lanarkshire (scot.nhs.uk)
Click here to view: NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Pack - Consultant in Medicine for Older Adults with a focus on acute frailty
Additional Information for Applicants
Additional Information for Applicants
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