Consultant Geriatrician

Job title:

Consultant Geriatrician

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

The job will be a combination of EAU based geriatric medical care and developing the front end service with help of two specialist nurses and A Geriatric Fellow.The appointee will develop the pathways in and out of the unit to ensure input for elderly patients as early as possible in their acute illness.The model links with front end admission avoidance services in the county (CECS) and community services from health and social care.Special interests in any sub- specialty of Geriatric Medicine would be particularly valued and accommodated to compliment other consultant’s interests.This is an exciting opportunity for the appointee to shape the pathway of services for the elderly in South Northamptonshire.Main duties of the jobo To participate in the future development of Elderly medicine services for the Trust with a particular emphasis on the development of the front end frailty pathway.o To provide input into medical student education for Leicester undergraduates on the diagnosis and management of medical emergencieso To support and provide teaching and training of junior medical staff, post graduate training and nurse training on the unito To participate in the Department of Medicine meetings and have a representative on the Directorate management Boardo To ensure good practice by regular audit and review of incidents with the clinical team and take forward lessons learnto To link in with the directorate clinical governance meetings and contribute to lessons learnt from incidents and complaintso To take part in the on call medical rotaAbout usNorthampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.Our Excellence ValuesCompassionAccountabilityRespectIntegrityCourageWe want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about the role.This job is pending Royal College approval.Interview date TBC.Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential

• Relevant specialty degree qualification
• Completion of Speciality Training (CST or equivalent) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty
• MRCP (UK) or an equivalent qualification

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other higher degree
• Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)

TEACHING / AUDIT / QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Essential

• Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
• Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
• Experience of Undergraduate Teaching

Desirable

• Experience in Curriculum development and delivery

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH
Desirable

• Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level
• Research experience relating to quality improvement

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential

• High level Organisational Skills
• Communication Skills
• full registration with the general medical council

Employer details
Employer nameNorthampton General HospitalAddresselderly medicine departmentnorthampton general hospitalcliftonville roadnorthamptonshireNN15BDAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.265-6234006CompanyLearn more about this companyVisit this company’s hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.

Expected salary

£93666 – 126281 per year

Location

Northamptonshire

Job date

Fri, 03 May 2024 22:18:17 GMT

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