Care of the Elderly Consultant

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: George Eliot Hospital
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Job Title: Care of the Elderly Consultant Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent Closing Date: 12th February 2025 Interview Date: 3rd April 2025 This post may close early due to

high numbers of applications,

so you are advised to apply promptly. All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. The Trust is looking to appoint consultant physicians with a strong background in and a passion for Geriatric medicine. We are looking for an individual with enthusiasm for change and service development as we build the key components of an integrated system of care for frail elderly patients. Main duties of the job

This post will support the delivery of an acute frailty service and will provide clinical leadership in the strategic development of the service which will further enhance the care and improve the care provision for frail elderly patients in North Warwickshire. The GEH Elderly Care team is an innovative, enthusiastic and multidisciplinary team consisting of: 2.0 wte Specialist Registrar /Trust middle grade doctors 3.0 wte rotational FY1s 2.0 wte rotational SHOs 4.0 wte ACPs 3.0 wte Clinical Nurse Specialists In addition, the team is well supported by therapies in all of the services provided. Inpatient care is provided on Bob Jakin (18 beds), Victoria (27 beds) and on AMU as part of the frailty service. In addition, the team will operate from a state of the art frailty assessment unit (FAU) which allows evaluation of the patient and avoidance of admission, or if this is not possible, early care and discharge planning to mitigate the risk of Hospital Acquired Functional Decline and extended length of stay. This post will further enhance that care and provide opportunities to extend the service and remit. Within the service, it is anticipated that the consultant for this new role will have an average caseload of 14 patients during ward rounds. About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to

'

excel at patient care'

takes centre stage. An ever-evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are: E ffective Open Communication X cellence and safety in everything we do C hallenge but support E xpect respect and dignity L ocal health that inspires confidence Job responsibilities

Function as an essential member of the Elderly Care team with an inpatient caseload. Provide clinical leadership and support for the Elderly Care team. Provide expert advice and support to health care professionals caring for frail and elderly patients. Support the 7-day working of the acute frailty service. Provide expert advice and support regarding complex ethical and clinical decision making. Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients (including activity data as required) in line with Trust Policy. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached. Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Completion or near completion of a Specialist Training programme in Geriatric and General Medicine. Broad clinical experience in care of the elderly and General Internal Medicine. Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice. Understanding of the Clinical Governance process. Understanding of the NHS. Experience outside the specialty. Qualifications and Professional Training

Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register in geriatric and general medicine within 6 months of AAC date. MRCP or equivalent. Higher degree. Evidence of sub-specialty or other specific training. Skills and Abilities

Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with others. Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service. Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctors. Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines. Ability to manage and lead clinical team. Competent in basic information technology. Awareness of health service reforms and issues across all healthcare economy. Ability to demonstrate recent evidence of relevant and continued research. Participated in completed clinical research projects. Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice. Published research in peer-reviewed journals. Higher degree by research. Knowledge of clinical governance issues. Interest and awareness of research methodology. Understanding of the concepts of management. Experience of service development. Evidence of continuing research. Personal Qualities

Ability to form constructive and effective professional relationships with patients and staff. Ability to work in a team. Ability to delegate appropriately. Caring attitude to patients. Enquiring, critical approach to work. Credible and persuasive presence both amongst clinical and management colleagues. Ability to listen and communicate effectively (written, public speaking and presentational). Ability to work collaboratively with the Executive Team. Ability to achieve objectives. Ability to work within a multi-professional and multi-disciplinary framework. Good organisational and leadership skills. Ability to motivate and support staff of all disciplines. Excellent personal time and management skills. Other

Running a service and participation in management process. Ability and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on-call with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability. Ability to teach clinical and practical skills. Ability to design and deliver talks/lectures/workshops effectively. Experienced in demonstrating clinical procedures/techniques to other healthcare professionals. Commitment to continuing medical education. Ability to organise and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students. Appraisal, assessment and mentoring skills. Evidence of interest and ability to educate e.g., teaching experience, supervision of projects, educational qualification. Evidence of interest and ability of management. 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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