Consultant Geriatrician

Job title:

Consultant Geriatrician

Company

NHS

Job description

Due to exciting service developments, the service is looking to recruit a Consultant Geriatrician with opportunities for interest in Frailty, Movement Disorder, Dementia, Delirium and Community Geriatrics.Wirral University Teaching Hospital is a large district general hospital serving a population of 400,000 on the Wirral peninsula. The area has a high proportion of older patients compared to the national average and has a significant care home population resulting in a high number of patients with frailty.Patients are predominantly admitted to the unit from the Emergency Department (ED) with some patients from the Urgent Medical Assessment Centre (UMAC). Patients are assessed by a comprehensive Multi-Disciplinary Team on OPAU with a focus on a ‘Home First’ approach for patients.This post will support our work at the front door with particular emphasis on a home first approach. However, as part of our wider plans to review the overall departmental structure the precise remit of the role may change over time.Main duties of the jobDuties include –1. The post-holder will work closely with the other Geriatricians to provide a comprehensive Service2. The post holder will work closely with the MDT to provide a comprehensive assessment of frail, older patients being admitted to WUTH working with a ‘Home First’ mentality3. The post holder will provide in-reach into ED when needed to assess frail older patients and to provide seniordecision-makingsupport to the Frailty at the Front Door team4. The post holder will provide cover for the out of hour’s DME on call rota this attracts an 3% on call supplement.About usAll new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.Date posted20 March 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per AnnumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number408-25-198Job locationsArrowe Park HospitalArrowe Park RoadWirralCH49 5PEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Geriatrician position available at WUTH. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Geriatrician position available at WUTH.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full registration with General Medical Council
• Member of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
• Entry on the General Medical Council Specialist Register via one of the following:a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within 6 months of completion. b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

Desirable

• An appropriate higher degree, eg an MD, PhD or equivalent. (2)

ExperienceEssential

• Broad experience of Medicine for the Elderly in Acute and Rehabilitation care and General Medicine

Skill RequirementsEssential

• Good diagnostic skills
• communication skills
• Evidence of professional updating

Personal CharacteristicsEssential

• Pleasant with good interpersonal approach.

Desirable

• Able and willing to work as a member of team(s)

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full registration with General Medical Council
• Member of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
• Entry on the General Medical Council Specialist Register via one of the following:a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within 6 months of completion. b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

Desirable

• An appropriate higher degree, eg an MD, PhD or equivalent. (2)

ExperienceEssential

• Broad experience of Medicine for the Elderly in Acute and Rehabilitation care and General Medicine

Skill RequirementsEssential

• Good diagnostic skills
• communication skills
• Evidence of professional updating

Personal CharacteristicsEssential

• Pleasant with good interpersonal approach.

Desirable

• Able and willing to work as a member of team(s)

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Wirral, Merseyside

Job date

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 08:45:31 GMT

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