Job summaryThis is a substantive full time Consultant appointment to the Older People's Medicine (OPM) department. In the last 4 years, there has been an expansion of the department's work and involvement with frailty in the Emergency Department creating the UKs first Older Persons Emergency Department (OPED). Successful applicants would join a team of 19 consultant geriatricians. It is anticipated the postholder would engage in the core activities of the department, as well as have the opportunity to develop subspecialty interests, in particular in acute frailty work. Applicants will be expected to take part in either the on-call rota for Acute Geriatric Medicine or for the Older Persons Emergency Department team (including weekend duties), or a mixture of both. There are also opportunities to consider taking part in the Trusts Acute Medicine and physician of the day rota.Job plans are flexible and include core activities such as taking responsibility for the care of inpatients under Older Peoples Medicine (OPM) in the Norfolk and Norwich University hospital. Post holders are also required to see patients of other specialties when they are referred for an opinion. There will be sessional work for assessing frail older patients in the Emergency Department or in the Acute Medical Unit. There is also the opportunity to be involved in partnership working within the local community unitsMain duties of the jobThe appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.All consultants, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.The appointee will be a member of the Consultant Staff Committee and be expected to serve on this committee.Further, the appointee will support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, whereby all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellenceand demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.About usAs a university teaching hospital we have developed our research and development strategy with the UEA and work with partners at the Norwich Research Park. There are numerous opportunities for the post holder to undertake teaching roles on sessional basis as well as research programmes.The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest hospitals in England with approximately 1000 beds, situated in the heart of Norfolk. Norwich is a picturesque, pleasant City in the heart of Norfolk, London (1.5 hours by car, and train access is also less than two hours (From London Liverpool Street, no changes). Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the detailed job description attached to learn about our hospital and the job's responsibilitiesThe AAC panel will meet 16th May 2024Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFull GMC RegistrationEntry on the GMC Specialist Register or CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date
Experience
EssentialTraining and expertise in children's safeguardingApplicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.DesirableExperience in research or published papers in area of special interest
Skills
EssentialEnthusiasm for service development and teaching.Capable of working in a multidisciplinary team.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorfolk and Norwich University HospitalAddressNorfolk and Norwich University HospitalNorwichNR4 7UYEmployer's websiteFor questions about the job, contact:Service Director for Older People’s MedicineDr James EdwardsJames.Edwards@nnuh.nhs.uk07868740963Date posted25 March 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
93,666 to 126,281 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number234-MS2131Job locationsNorfolk and Norwich University HospitalNorwichNR4 7UY