Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for Consultants to join our Care of the Elderly and Frail Elderly Assessment team with ambitious plans to deliver excellent clinical care for the elderly population of Mid Cheshire. The successful candidates will have the support of an established multidisciplinary team whilst having the opportunity to contribute to the continued development and growth of the department.
If you are considering applying for the post we would encourage a conversation with Dr Hammersley, Associate Medical Director, so we can outline what this job could offer you in more detail.
This is a fixed term 12 month post.
Main duties of the job The successful candidates will be based within Care of the Elderly carrying out comprehensive geriatric assessments of our frail elderly cohort of patients which will be supported by members of the multidisciplinary team.
The post holders will be involved in twice weekly MDT meetings for our 30 "bed" virtual frailty ward and assessment of patients at risk of admission via our 'hot clinics' to ensure high-quality care is delivered in the right place.
This role comes with the opportunity for the successful applicants (should they wish) to spend two sessions to further develop interests in other areas which may include another specialty service or alternatively medical education, clinical governance and quality improvement, clinical leadership or research.
About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high-quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
We welcome all applicants and assess all job applications based on knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post.
Job responsibilities The post is offered at 10 PAs but an additional 1-2 APAs would be available, should the successful candidates be interested.
A typical timetable will include DCC sessions on Care of the Elderly and FEAU in addition to any specialty sessions agreed.
Further information regarding the job plan can be found in the job description attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent
MRCP or equivalent
Full registration with the General Medical Council and a Licence to Practice
Additional higher degrees relevant to this post
Other postgraduate qualification e.g. MD, PhD
Qualified educational supervisor
Teaching and Education
Experience and interest in teaching both junior medical and non-medical staff
Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning
Commitment to teaching
Membership of Society of Acute Medicine
Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Recognised teaching skills course Special interest in role development and staff training
Membership of relevant medical associations/learned societies
Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Experience
Broad clinical training and experience in the comprehensive management of elderly patients.
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients.
Broad based general professional training in general medicine
Ability
Recognised ability to work within, and provide leadership to, the multidisciplinary team
Excellent interpersonal skills
Flexibility of approach
Commitment to clinical risk management and implementation of clinical governance
Effective team leader
Audit and Research
Relevant experience in clinical audit
Relevant experience in research and evidence of publications
Ability to develop evidence-based practice
Research leading to MD or PhD
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
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If you are considering applying for the post we would encourage a conversation with Dr Hammersley, Associate Medical Director, so we can outline what this job could offer you in more detail.
This is a fixed term 12 month post.
Main duties of the job The successful candidates will be based within Care of the Elderly carrying out comprehensive geriatric assessments of our frail elderly cohort of patients which will be supported by members of the multidisciplinary team.
The post holders will be involved in twice weekly MDT meetings for our 30 "bed" virtual frailty ward and assessment of patients at risk of admission via our 'hot clinics' to ensure high-quality care is delivered in the right place.
This role comes with the opportunity for the successful applicants (should they wish) to spend two sessions to further develop interests in other areas which may include another specialty service or alternatively medical education, clinical governance and quality improvement, clinical leadership or research.
About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high-quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
We welcome all applicants and assess all job applications based on knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post.
Job responsibilities The post is offered at 10 PAs but an additional 1-2 APAs would be available, should the successful candidates be interested.
A typical timetable will include DCC sessions on Care of the Elderly and FEAU in addition to any specialty sessions agreed.
Further information regarding the job plan can be found in the job description attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent
MRCP or equivalent
Full registration with the General Medical Council and a Licence to Practice
Additional higher degrees relevant to this post
Other postgraduate qualification e.g. MD, PhD
Qualified educational supervisor
Teaching and Education
Experience and interest in teaching both junior medical and non-medical staff
Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning
Commitment to teaching
Membership of Society of Acute Medicine
Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Recognised teaching skills course Special interest in role development and staff training
Membership of relevant medical associations/learned societies
Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Experience
Broad clinical training and experience in the comprehensive management of elderly patients.
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients.
Broad based general professional training in general medicine
Ability
Recognised ability to work within, and provide leadership to, the multidisciplinary team
Excellent interpersonal skills
Flexibility of approach
Commitment to clinical risk management and implementation of clinical governance
Effective team leader
Audit and Research
Relevant experience in clinical audit
Relevant experience in research and evidence of publications
Ability to develop evidence-based practice
Research leading to MD or PhD
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
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