Consultant in Geriatric Medicine

Job Summary This is an exciting opportunity to join our enthusiastic and friendly team within the department of Geriatric Medicine at UHL. We are looking to build on our current team of 22 consultants, with a consultant appointment working within our inpatient and community services - improving the care for older people living with frailty within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR). The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust consists of three acute teaching hospitals serving the population of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Consultant Geriatricians also provide input into the 8 community hospitals within LLR, and the frailty virtual ward, both of which support step up and step down patients who need care closer to home. We have developed our acute services for older people including our Frailty Emergency Squad - providing early specialist input for older people living with frailty who attend the Emergency department and an Acute frailty Unit for those patients requiring admission. The Older persons wards are based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The successful applicant will work alongside medical and MDT colleagues on the geriatric wards at LRI - supported by specialty training registrars and resident doctors. There is a possibility of working in the community hospitals - supported by Advanced nurse practitioners and MDT colleagues. Main Duties of the Job The successful applicant will work with colleagues on the geriatric inpatient base wards and will play a key role in helping to deliver geriatric medicine education, to help train other medical staff. Job Responsibilities To provide senior clinical decision making on a geriatric ward designed for patients not appropriate for immediate discharge or transfer. This will include consultant ward rounds & board rounds. To provide clinical PA's for specialist interest outpatient services, as agreed with the service. To partake in the out of hours Medical Consultant Rota for either the Acute Medical Unit (Leicester Royal Infirmary) or Clinical Decisions Unit (Glenfield General Hospital). To lead on the implementation of Red to Green processes on the ward along with other systems to ensure appropriate and safe clinical care on the ward. To supervise and train junior medical staff. To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance Duties of a Doctor are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported. To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place. To actively participate in audit. To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future. To provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice. To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Clinical Management Group. To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trust's Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner. To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning. To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Management Group. To undertake the delivery of undergraduate teaching as a clinical teacher. Person Specification Qualifications / Training Essential Full GMC Registration MB BS or Equivalent MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent Experience / Clinical Skills Essential Fully trained in Geriatric Medicine Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems. Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach. Communication Skills Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding. Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence. Audit/ Quality Improvement Essential Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit. Participation in a quality improvement programme. Experience of quality improvement work and audit. Research Essential Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates. Appraisal and assessment skills. Ability to assess clinical competencies. Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others. Equality & Diversity Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Employer Details Employer name: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, LE1 5WW Website:

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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