Consultant in Geriatric & General Medicine
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Offers are open for two enthusiastic and passionate candidates to join the department of Older People's Medicine at Ipswich Hospital, part of East Suffolk and North East Essex foundation trust as a substantive consultant. Full time, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. This forward-thinking and innovative department is developing services that begin in the heart of the community. We care for patients in their home using the virtual ward, and through the whole span of their journey within the acute hospital - from specialist assessment in the emergency department to seamless specialist care in our frailty assessment base and our short stay frailty unit. The successful candidate will share a complex Older Peoples Ward with a colleague and will be responsible for 14 inpatients, supported by a team of juniors - middle grade, CMT and FY1 doctors. Ward cover will involve a daily consultant-led board round, regular ward rounds, and time for relatives meetings as well as monthly clinical governance meetings. The post holder will be expected to provide appropriate clinical leadership to the progressive, innovative multidisciplinary ward team. Main Duties of the Job
This post includes 2 Frailty Assessment sessions per week, involving seeing up to 4 patients with the specialist nursing, pharmacy and therapy team in the Frailty Assessment Base for a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. The number of FAB sessions per week can be altered to accommodate the subspecialty interest of any successful candidate. Job Responsibilities
The post-holder will: Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team Person Specification
MRCP or equivalent Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Geriatrics and General (Internal Medicine) or within six months of expected date of CCT Evidence of completion of higher specialist training Detailed knowledge of Geriatrics and G(I)M and of the specialist skills required for this post Ability to take on independent clinical responsibility whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to organize and manage staff and resources effectively and prioritize complex demands Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues and team members Evidence of participation in research and publications in peer-reviewed journals Post Graduate Certificate in medical education or equivalent Knowledge of current national agendas affecting the NHS and the implications Evidence of subspecialist interest Full Driving Licence and regular access to a car This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Offers are open for two enthusiastic and passionate candidates to join the department of Older People's Medicine at Ipswich Hospital, part of East Suffolk and North East Essex foundation trust as a substantive consultant. Full time, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. This forward-thinking and innovative department is developing services that begin in the heart of the community. We care for patients in their home using the virtual ward, and through the whole span of their journey within the acute hospital - from specialist assessment in the emergency department to seamless specialist care in our frailty assessment base and our short stay frailty unit. The successful candidate will share a complex Older Peoples Ward with a colleague and will be responsible for 14 inpatients, supported by a team of juniors - middle grade, CMT and FY1 doctors. Ward cover will involve a daily consultant-led board round, regular ward rounds, and time for relatives meetings as well as monthly clinical governance meetings. The post holder will be expected to provide appropriate clinical leadership to the progressive, innovative multidisciplinary ward team. Main Duties of the Job
This post includes 2 Frailty Assessment sessions per week, involving seeing up to 4 patients with the specialist nursing, pharmacy and therapy team in the Frailty Assessment Base for a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. The number of FAB sessions per week can be altered to accommodate the subspecialty interest of any successful candidate. Job Responsibilities
The post-holder will: Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team Person Specification
MRCP or equivalent Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Geriatrics and General (Internal Medicine) or within six months of expected date of CCT Evidence of completion of higher specialist training Detailed knowledge of Geriatrics and G(I)M and of the specialist skills required for this post Ability to take on independent clinical responsibility whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to organize and manage staff and resources effectively and prioritize complex demands Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues and team members Evidence of participation in research and publications in peer-reviewed journals Post Graduate Certificate in medical education or equivalent Knowledge of current national agendas affecting the NHS and the implications Evidence of subspecialist interest Full Driving Licence and regular access to a car This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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