North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Locum Consultant in Geriatric medicine to join a team including medical and nurse consultants covering North Cumbria. The Directorate would equally welcome applications from existing and newly trained Consultants. This post is based in the Elderly Care Department at the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven (WCH). The successful candidate will be encouraged to work as part of an established multidisciplinary team, inputting and helping to develop new models of care within an acute frailty pathway. This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which clinicians are at the forefront of management and service development. It is expected that the appointee will contribute equally to the out-of-hours work and on-call rota. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of care in a 32 bedded elderly care ward, which forms part of the Trust's frailty pathway, as well as seeing patients in rapid access frailty clinics offering Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. The post holder will contribute to a rota to provide information and advice to community GPs, together with access to early access Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in 'Hot' clinics to reduce unplanned admissions from A & E. Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with existing consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective clinical frailty service to the Trust and other users of the service. The successful candidate will be expected to: Work with colleagues to develop an acute frailty pathway and further develop frailty services. Provide teaching for Junior Doctors, Medical Students and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Take responsibility for work on the Care of the Elderly wards at WCH. Share with Consultant colleagues the role of educational or clinical supervisor to Junior doctors in training. Undertake personal development and mandatory training. Participate in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities in the Trust. Participate in Clinical trials. Work closely with other specialist teams. Work with managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of services. Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of clinical areas. Assist in the preparation of business plans. Support and participate in the Booked Appointment Systems. Take an interest in research/teaching with participation in projects and courses. Participate in Consultant Appraisal and Job Plan Review on an annual basis and the revalidating process when necessary. About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisation. Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust. A positive patient experience every time. A great place to work. Managing our money well. As an organisation, we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria, we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. Job responsibilities
Our job description has been approved by the Royal College of Physicians. Relocation assistance of up to £8,000 may be available for successful applicants moving to the region.
The post currently attracts a discretionary recruitment premium of up to 10% (based on basic salary) per annum.
This is payable for up to 4 years and is reviewed by the Trust on an annual basis. Please see full job description and personal specification for details. Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Full Registration with the General Medical Council. MRCP. Postgraduate higher qualification. Entry on the GMC specialist register via relevant CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), relevant CESR or European Community Rights. Experience & Knowledge
High level of clinical experience and competence in Geriatrics and GIM. Completed Higher Specialist Training (CCT) in Geriatrics or evidence of equivalent competency. Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients. A commitment to, and experience of, teaching. An interest in developing links with Acute Medicine or Primary Care. Management & Admin
Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service. Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently. Experience of audit management. Teaching
Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff. Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates and non-medical health professionals. Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit. Experience of research and Clinical Governance. Ability to supervise postgraduate research and publications in peer-reviewed journals. Communication
Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs. Approachable and effective Multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills. Positive approach to lessons learnt. Confident approach without being arrogant. IT Skills. CPD
Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning. Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance. Participation in appropriate peer review processes. Personal Attributes
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Participation in on call and emergency cover. Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post. 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. North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
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We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Locum Consultant in Geriatric medicine to join a team including medical and nurse consultants covering North Cumbria. The Directorate would equally welcome applications from existing and newly trained Consultants. This post is based in the Elderly Care Department at the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven (WCH). The successful candidate will be encouraged to work as part of an established multidisciplinary team, inputting and helping to develop new models of care within an acute frailty pathway. This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which clinicians are at the forefront of management and service development. It is expected that the appointee will contribute equally to the out-of-hours work and on-call rota. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of care in a 32 bedded elderly care ward, which forms part of the Trust's frailty pathway, as well as seeing patients in rapid access frailty clinics offering Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. The post holder will contribute to a rota to provide information and advice to community GPs, together with access to early access Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in 'Hot' clinics to reduce unplanned admissions from A & E. Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with existing consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective clinical frailty service to the Trust and other users of the service. The successful candidate will be expected to: Work with colleagues to develop an acute frailty pathway and further develop frailty services. Provide teaching for Junior Doctors, Medical Students and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Take responsibility for work on the Care of the Elderly wards at WCH. Share with Consultant colleagues the role of educational or clinical supervisor to Junior doctors in training. Undertake personal development and mandatory training. Participate in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities in the Trust. Participate in Clinical trials. Work closely with other specialist teams. Work with managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of services. Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of clinical areas. Assist in the preparation of business plans. Support and participate in the Booked Appointment Systems. Take an interest in research/teaching with participation in projects and courses. Participate in Consultant Appraisal and Job Plan Review on an annual basis and the revalidating process when necessary. About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisation. Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust. A positive patient experience every time. A great place to work. Managing our money well. As an organisation, we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria, we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. Job responsibilities
Our job description has been approved by the Royal College of Physicians. Relocation assistance of up to £8,000 may be available for successful applicants moving to the region.
The post currently attracts a discretionary recruitment premium of up to 10% (based on basic salary) per annum.
This is payable for up to 4 years and is reviewed by the Trust on an annual basis. Please see full job description and personal specification for details. Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Full Registration with the General Medical Council. MRCP. Postgraduate higher qualification. Entry on the GMC specialist register via relevant CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), relevant CESR or European Community Rights. Experience & Knowledge
High level of clinical experience and competence in Geriatrics and GIM. Completed Higher Specialist Training (CCT) in Geriatrics or evidence of equivalent competency. Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients. A commitment to, and experience of, teaching. An interest in developing links with Acute Medicine or Primary Care. Management & Admin
Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the service. Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently. Experience of audit management. Teaching
Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff. Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates and non-medical health professionals. Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit. Experience of research and Clinical Governance. Ability to supervise postgraduate research and publications in peer-reviewed journals. Communication
Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs. Approachable and effective Multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills. Positive approach to lessons learnt. Confident approach without being arrogant. IT Skills. CPD
Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning. Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance. Participation in appropriate peer review processes. Personal Attributes
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Participation in on call and emergency cover. Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post. 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. North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
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