Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant)
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London GBP 60,000 - 80,000 Be among the first applicants. 5 days ago We are an award-winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics. With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities. Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support. Job overview
The significant expansion in the COE Department has been mainly underpinned by the expansion of front-line frailty services to achieve our Trust’s Frailty Pathway and provision of sustainable orthogeriatric and surgical liaison and perioperative services. We are seeking to recruit dynamic and passionate Consultant Geriatricians who will join the existing team of five supportive and dedicated Consultant colleagues, all of whom embrace Trust values. Our shared ambition is to deliver outstanding clinical care, high-quality services and strive to improve the care of our patients in the boroughs of Richmond, Hounslow and the surrounding areas. This is an exciting time with departmental expansion and appointees able to directly influence and participate in the redevelopment of the services we provide. Each post holder will have the unique opportunity to rotate across COE specialities and agree a personalised Job Plan. **Please note the job description is pending Royal College approval** Main duties of the job
Deliver day-to-day clinical care and leadership on the Geriatric Medicine wards or within the Acute Frailty bed base on AMU. Lead the daily ward rounds and board rounds and review new admissions to Geriatric Medicine. Develop current Geriatric Medicine practice and patient pathways within West Middlesex Hospital and in conjunction with Service Lead /Clinical Director to further develop the service in line with best practices. Lead and contribute to the development of protocols/clinical guidelines in Geriatric Medicine, audit and other key aspects of the clinical governance agenda. Responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of their department. Provide emergency cover in accordance with the department’s on-call rota. Ensure all activities undertaken are within the required level of competence expected by the Trust. Research activities as agreed with the Clinical Service Director. Actively participate in the annual appraisal and job planning process. To have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out within Trust guidelines. Fully participate as a leader and member of the multi-disciplinary team. Person specification
Education and Qualifications
CCT in Geriatric medicine (or within six months of CCT) or on the Specialist Register. The candidate should be accredited in General Medicine/Acute Medicine. MRCP or equivalent. Higher degree e.g. PhD or MD. Research experience. Acute Internal Medicine SCE. Previous QIP experience. Experience
Broad experience in Acute and General Medicine. Teaching experience / willingness to teach medical, nursing & other staff. Experience of audit / clinical research. Understanding of the NHS and its organisation. Completed publications in appropriate journal(s). Previous experience in Orthogeriatrics. Skills and knowledge
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to lead a team. Commitment to work with other consultants and members of the multi-disciplinary team. Commitment to the achievement of Government and Trust targets. Willingness and ability to participate in the on-call rota. Important
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. If you would like to find out more about the post or would like to visit the West Middlesex University Hospital please contact Dr Georgi Todorov (Service Director) on g.todorov@nhs.net
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London GBP 60,000 - 80,000 Be among the first applicants. 5 days ago We are an award-winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics. With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities. Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support. Job overview
The significant expansion in the COE Department has been mainly underpinned by the expansion of front-line frailty services to achieve our Trust’s Frailty Pathway and provision of sustainable orthogeriatric and surgical liaison and perioperative services. We are seeking to recruit dynamic and passionate Consultant Geriatricians who will join the existing team of five supportive and dedicated Consultant colleagues, all of whom embrace Trust values. Our shared ambition is to deliver outstanding clinical care, high-quality services and strive to improve the care of our patients in the boroughs of Richmond, Hounslow and the surrounding areas. This is an exciting time with departmental expansion and appointees able to directly influence and participate in the redevelopment of the services we provide. Each post holder will have the unique opportunity to rotate across COE specialities and agree a personalised Job Plan. **Please note the job description is pending Royal College approval** Main duties of the job
Deliver day-to-day clinical care and leadership on the Geriatric Medicine wards or within the Acute Frailty bed base on AMU. Lead the daily ward rounds and board rounds and review new admissions to Geriatric Medicine. Develop current Geriatric Medicine practice and patient pathways within West Middlesex Hospital and in conjunction with Service Lead /Clinical Director to further develop the service in line with best practices. Lead and contribute to the development of protocols/clinical guidelines in Geriatric Medicine, audit and other key aspects of the clinical governance agenda. Responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of their department. Provide emergency cover in accordance with the department’s on-call rota. Ensure all activities undertaken are within the required level of competence expected by the Trust. Research activities as agreed with the Clinical Service Director. Actively participate in the annual appraisal and job planning process. To have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out within Trust guidelines. Fully participate as a leader and member of the multi-disciplinary team. Person specification
Education and Qualifications
CCT in Geriatric medicine (or within six months of CCT) or on the Specialist Register. The candidate should be accredited in General Medicine/Acute Medicine. MRCP or equivalent. Higher degree e.g. PhD or MD. Research experience. Acute Internal Medicine SCE. Previous QIP experience. Experience
Broad experience in Acute and General Medicine. Teaching experience / willingness to teach medical, nursing & other staff. Experience of audit / clinical research. Understanding of the NHS and its organisation. Completed publications in appropriate journal(s). Previous experience in Orthogeriatrics. Skills and knowledge
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to lead a team. Commitment to work with other consultants and members of the multi-disciplinary team. Commitment to the achievement of Government and Trust targets. Willingness and ability to participate in the on-call rota. Important
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. If you would like to find out more about the post or would like to visit the West Middlesex University Hospital please contact Dr Georgi Todorov (Service Director) on g.todorov@nhs.net
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