Consultant in Frailty and Geriatrics

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Full time
Location: Margate
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Job offered by: NHS
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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will be a part of our team, ensuring that the highest standards of care, in accordance with the National Service Framework for Frailty and Geriatric Medicine and relevant NICE guidance, are provided to patients. We are seeking a consultant in Frailty to be a robust part of our emergency department and frailty assessment unit alongside our other consultants. This will lead away from age-related services towards an acute frailty service. Alongside this is an agreement to further implement an Acute Physician led AMU model supported by specialty in-reach rotas. As part of this, it is planned to change HCOOP referral from an age criterion to a frailty one. Main Duties of the Job

We are looking for dynamic and motivated Elderly Care Consultants to join our friendly and enthusiastic team. The successful candidates will join other substantive Consultants in providing the highest quality care possible for older patients in Ashford, Canterbury, and Thanet. About Us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway. We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership, and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us. Job Responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries, please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top of the page. Person Specification

Skills & Experience

Experience in Frailty and Emergency Department Pathways Qualifications & Training

Full GMC Registration Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date Higher Degree (MD/PhD or equivalent) in Geriatric Medicine Clinical Governance

Experience in Audit Experience in service improvement Personal/Professional Attributes

Adheres to GMC code of conduct Upholds Trust Values Other Requirements

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel effectively between sites 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. Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year (Per Annum, Pro Rata where applicable)

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