We are looking for a doctor who can provide expertise in orthogeriatric and peri-operative care for older people undergoing surgery. At the Royal Oldham Hospital, we are a surgical hub for the Northern Care Alliance. The post holder would provide care for patients on the orthogeriatric unit as well as on vascular, general surgery, and urology.
This is an exciting time to join the division as you will be part of a hospital and medical department currently undergoing a period of innovation and development. We are developing our offer to provide specialist care to our older patients in inpatient settings, virtual community beds in patients’ homes, and on an in-reach basis. The Trust is also part of the Acute Frailty Network and is currently on an improvement journey to increase and improve the care and outcomes we offer our patients within Oldham, and we are currently developing the SDEC, hot clinic, and in-reach to orthopaedics, vascular, and general surgery.
There is a significant general medical component to the job, which you will be required to contribute to. You will be involved in many aspects of elderly care including Dementia care, Acute frailty, in-reach, and virtual wards.
A substantive or 12 months fixed term contract will be considered.
The post is being offered at 10PAs with 1.25PA as GIM on call, with opportunities for additional leadership and governance commitments. We support part-time and flexible working arrangements.
To provide clinical leadership, diagnosis, management, and treatment for patients with a broad spectrum of complex geriatric medicine needs.
Act as an expert resource for medical, nursing, and other health care professionals across the Trust footprint.
Be an active champion of high-quality medicine for older people both locally and across the region.
The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge and development of services.
For a substantive appointment, the postholder must have: Full registration with the General Medical Council and a valid licence to practice Be on the specialist register for Geriatric Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine Or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.
Experience of working in a team delivering peri-operative care for older people undergoing surgery or a dedicated orthogeriatric service would be desirable. Mentoring and support from the existing consultants will be available to help you grow in this role.
If you would like to work in a dynamic, caring, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment where innovation is welcomed, then we would welcome your application.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
Northern Care Alliance Careers .
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This is an exciting time to join the division as you will be part of a hospital and medical department currently undergoing a period of innovation and development. We are developing our offer to provide specialist care to our older patients in inpatient settings, virtual community beds in patients’ homes, and on an in-reach basis. The Trust is also part of the Acute Frailty Network and is currently on an improvement journey to increase and improve the care and outcomes we offer our patients within Oldham, and we are currently developing the SDEC, hot clinic, and in-reach to orthopaedics, vascular, and general surgery.
There is a significant general medical component to the job, which you will be required to contribute to. You will be involved in many aspects of elderly care including Dementia care, Acute frailty, in-reach, and virtual wards.
A substantive or 12 months fixed term contract will be considered.
The post is being offered at 10PAs with 1.25PA as GIM on call, with opportunities for additional leadership and governance commitments. We support part-time and flexible working arrangements.
To provide clinical leadership, diagnosis, management, and treatment for patients with a broad spectrum of complex geriatric medicine needs.
Act as an expert resource for medical, nursing, and other health care professionals across the Trust footprint.
Be an active champion of high-quality medicine for older people both locally and across the region.
The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge and development of services.
For a substantive appointment, the postholder must have: Full registration with the General Medical Council and a valid licence to practice Be on the specialist register for Geriatric Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine Or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.
Experience of working in a team delivering peri-operative care for older people undergoing surgery or a dedicated orthogeriatric service would be desirable. Mentoring and support from the existing consultants will be available to help you grow in this role.
If you would like to work in a dynamic, caring, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment where innovation is welcomed, then we would welcome your application.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
Northern Care Alliance Careers .
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