Job overview
This is an exciting time to join this expanding department and be part of the development and improvement of our front door frailty services including acute assessments in ED and SDEC; clinical responsibility with colleagues for our developing virtual ward, specialty reviews on inpatient wards, community multidisciplinary team meetings; advice for GPs and ambulatory care assessments. The successful applicant will be an integral part of a front door frailty service with 3 other established consultants.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will assist with shaping the services for elderly patients. They will join 10 Consultant Geriatricians, who provide the following: stroke, geriatric medicine, Orthogeriatric, perioperative care of the elderly, rehabilitation and frailty, front door Geriatrics and Virtual Ward. The Trust is working closely with community services and commissioners to develop a seamless pathway for patients across primary, community and acute care.
The postholder will be responsible for providing inpatient, acute front door admission avoidance, virtual ward (frailty) and outpatient services.
The main remit of the post will involve care of 15 General Medical inpatients with an elderly care focus, participation to the on-call Thrombolysis rota (weekends and Bank holidays), Perioperative Care of the Elderly Service and front door Frailty Service, Virtual ward and acute GIM on-calls.
Working for our organisation
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
1. Free on-site parking
2. Free tea and coffee
3. Great flexible working opportunities
4. Discounted gym membership
5. Lease car scheme
6. Generous annual leave and pension scheme
7. On site nursery (chargeable)
8. Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job Outline -
9. Provide Consultant cover to 15-20 General Medical inpatients with a focus on Elderly care, developing the ward into a specialist Elderly Care Ward.
10. Provide front door geriatric medicine services in ED and SDEC with other geriatrician colleagues and working with our excellent frailty therapy team.
11. Support delivery of the virtual ward and front door frailty service in partnership with the community multi-disciplinary team.
12. The successful candidate will participate in the general medical on-call / SDEC evening rota on the weekdays for the out of hours responsibility of acute medical patients. This will be on a 1:20 basis (21:00 – 08:00) and a 1:27 basis for weekends (08:00 – 08:00). Plus, participation in the daytime weekend acute stroke thrombolysis rota on a 1:10 basis.
Person specification
Qualifications/ Registration
Essential criteria
13. Medical degree MRCP(UK) diploma or equivalent
14. Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within 6 months of completion of CCST
15. Accreditation in Geriatric Medicine and GIM
Experience/ Training
Essential criteria
16. Postgraduate experience, including higher medical training.
Desirable criteria
17. Interest Peri-operative Care
18. Interest in Frailty
19. Interest in Front Door and interface geriatrics
20. Interest in Stroke
Knowledge
Essential criteria
21. Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
Desirable criteria
22. IT skills
23. Breadth of experience within and outside specialty
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
24. Understanding of clinical risk management
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
25. Good written and verbal communication skills
26. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Leadership Skills
Essential criteria
27. Ability to motivate and develop junior medical staff
28. Demonstrate evidence of effective medical management skills
Desirable criteria
29. Interest in medical management
Teaching
Essential criteria
30. A proven background in organising and delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and research with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable
Desirable criteria
31. Ability to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
32. Ability to work independently and as part of the Medical Directorate
33. Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
34. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
Desirable criteria
35. Ability and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate management
36. Ability to teach effectively
Circumstances
Essential criteria
37. Will be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remaining on the Specialist Register
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.