Main area: Geriatric Medicine
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 8 sessions per week (8 PA's)
Job ref: 358-6773868-CON
Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Leicester Royal Infirmary
Town: Leicester
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 08/01/2025 23:59
Consultant in Ortho-Geriatric Medicine
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join our enthusiastic and friendly team within the department of Geriatric Medicine at UHL. We are looking to build on our current team of 22 consultants, with a part time consultant appointment working within orthogeriatrics and surgical liaison - improving the care for older people living with frailty within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR). The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust consists of three acute teaching hospitals serving the population of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR). Consultant Geriatricians also provide input into the 8 community hospitals within LLR, and the frailty virtual ward, both of which support step up and step down patients who need care closer to home. The Older persons wards (including orthogeriatrics) are based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The successful applicant will work alongside medical and MDT colleagues on the ortho-geriatric wards at LRI - supported by specialty training registrars and resident doctors. This new role will develop the expansion of surgical liaison work within the Trust - initially working with older inpatients admitted under Urology with an opportunity to develop the peri operative pathways for frail older people within UHL. Main duties of the job
To provide senior clinical decision making on an ortho-geriatric ward designed for patients not appropriate for immediate discharge or transfer. This will include consultant ward rounds & board rounds. To provide clinical PA's for specialist interest outpatient services, as agreed with the service. To partake in the out of hours Medical Consultant Rota for either the Acute Medical Unit (Leicester Royal Infirmary) or Clinical Decisions Unit (Glenfield General Hospital). To lead on the implementation of “Red to Green” processes on the ward along with other systems to ensure appropriate and safe clinical care on the ward. To supervise and train junior medical staff. To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance ‘Duties of a Doctor’ are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported. To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place. To actively participate in audit. To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future. To provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice. To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Clinical Management Group. To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trust’s ‘Critical Incident Policy’, are reported in a timely manner. To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning. To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Management Group. To undertake the delivery of undergraduate teaching as a clinical teacher. Person specification
Qualifications / Training
Full GMC Registration MB BS or Equivalent MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent Experience / Clinical Skills
Fully trained in Geriatric Medicine Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems. Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach. Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest. Communication Skills
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding. Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence High standard of presentation both written and verbal. Demonstrable track record of successful change management. Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment. Audit/ Quality Improvement
Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit. Participation in a quality improvement programme. Experience of quality improvement work and audit. Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence. Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement. Published Audit including quality improvement. Research
Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates. Appraisal and assessment skills. Ability to assess clinical competencies. Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others. Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching. Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training. Equality & Diversity
Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. Additional Information Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you. UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
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We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join our enthusiastic and friendly team within the department of Geriatric Medicine at UHL. We are looking to build on our current team of 22 consultants, with a part time consultant appointment working within orthogeriatrics and surgical liaison - improving the care for older people living with frailty within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR). The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust consists of three acute teaching hospitals serving the population of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR). Consultant Geriatricians also provide input into the 8 community hospitals within LLR, and the frailty virtual ward, both of which support step up and step down patients who need care closer to home. The Older persons wards (including orthogeriatrics) are based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The successful applicant will work alongside medical and MDT colleagues on the ortho-geriatric wards at LRI - supported by specialty training registrars and resident doctors. This new role will develop the expansion of surgical liaison work within the Trust - initially working with older inpatients admitted under Urology with an opportunity to develop the peri operative pathways for frail older people within UHL. Main duties of the job
To provide senior clinical decision making on an ortho-geriatric ward designed for patients not appropriate for immediate discharge or transfer. This will include consultant ward rounds & board rounds. To provide clinical PA's for specialist interest outpatient services, as agreed with the service. To partake in the out of hours Medical Consultant Rota for either the Acute Medical Unit (Leicester Royal Infirmary) or Clinical Decisions Unit (Glenfield General Hospital). To lead on the implementation of “Red to Green” processes on the ward along with other systems to ensure appropriate and safe clinical care on the ward. To supervise and train junior medical staff. To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance ‘Duties of a Doctor’ are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported. To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place. To actively participate in audit. To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future. To provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice. To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Clinical Management Group. To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trust’s ‘Critical Incident Policy’, are reported in a timely manner. To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning. To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Management Group. To undertake the delivery of undergraduate teaching as a clinical teacher. Person specification
Qualifications / Training
Full GMC Registration MB BS or Equivalent MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent Experience / Clinical Skills
Fully trained in Geriatric Medicine Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems. Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach. Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest. Communication Skills
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding. Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence High standard of presentation both written and verbal. Demonstrable track record of successful change management. Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment. Audit/ Quality Improvement
Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit. Participation in a quality improvement programme. Experience of quality improvement work and audit. Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence. Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement. Published Audit including quality improvement. Research
Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates. Appraisal and assessment skills. Ability to assess clinical competencies. Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others. Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching. Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training. Equality & Diversity
Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. Additional Information Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you. UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
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