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 part-time consultant appointment working within orthogeriatrics and surgical liaison - 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 (LLR). 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. The Older persons wards (including orthogeriatrics) are based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
The successful applicant will work alongside medical and MDT colleagues on the ortho-geriatric wards at LRI - supported by specialty training registrars and resident doctors. This new role will develop the expansion of surgical liaison work within the Trust - initially working with older inpatients admitted under Urology with an opportunity to develop the peri-operative pathways for frail older people within UHL.
Main duties of the job The successful applicant will work with colleagues on the ortho-geriatric inpatient base wards. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping to deliver geriatric medicine education, to help train other medical staff. The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is fully committed to Continuing Medical Education for consultants.
Job responsibilities The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert. Detailed job description and main responsibilities include: To provide senior clinical decision making on an ortho-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 Trusts 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 Desirable Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD 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. Desirable Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest. 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 Desirable Highly developed emotional intelligence High standard of presentation both written and verbal Demonstrable track record of successful change management Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment 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 Desirable Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement. Published Audit including quality improvement. 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. Desirable Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching. Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training. 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.
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Main duties of the job The successful applicant will work with colleagues on the ortho-geriatric inpatient base wards. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping to deliver geriatric medicine education, to help train other medical staff. The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is fully committed to Continuing Medical Education for consultants.
Job responsibilities The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert. Detailed job description and main responsibilities include: To provide senior clinical decision making on an ortho-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 Trusts 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 Desirable Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD 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. Desirable Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest. 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 Desirable Highly developed emotional intelligence High standard of presentation both written and verbal Demonstrable track record of successful change management Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment 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 Desirable Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement. Published Audit including quality improvement. 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. Desirable Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching. Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training. 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.
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