Site QEQM Hospital Town Margate
Salary £105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum (Pro Rata where applicable)
Salary period Yearly
Closing 05/01/2025 23:59
Job Overview
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. Working for Our Organisation
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. Through our Family First scheme, we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post. We also offer removal expenses, up to 32 days’ annual leave, and active support for study, quality improvement, and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research. Detailed Job Description and Main 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. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. *Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. 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 The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements. The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer-facing roles. Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check. Applicants for eligible roles requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria. We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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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. Working for Our Organisation
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. Through our Family First scheme, we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post. We also offer removal expenses, up to 32 days’ annual leave, and active support for study, quality improvement, and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research. Detailed Job Description and Main 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. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. *Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. 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 The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements. The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer-facing roles. Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check. Applicants for eligible roles requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria. We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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