Locum Consultant in Geriatrics - Sutton-In-Ashfield, United Kingdom - Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Sutton-In-Ashfield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking to recruit a locum consultant who is committed to excellence in Geriatrics to join a pro-active team with an excellent clinical reputation in providing a range of services within the hospital and the community.

Our consultant team delivers a high quality needs related service to frail and older patients wherever they are.

The team uses their knowledge and experience to lead and influence the development of services for the frail and elderly both within the Trust and in the community.

You will also have an opportunity to gain valuable experience of service transformation and development.

Duties & responsibilities

To assist in the provision and development of a safe, effective and efficient geriatrics service and support Trust and Network, in the aim to provide the best possible care to patients
Provision of a service, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department
Cover for colleagues' authorised absences
Outofhours responsibilities, including participation in the consultant oncall rota for General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
Participate in service development and business planning
Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally
Participating in medical audit, Clinical Governance processes and CPD
Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate

Our services are based at King's Mill Hospital, Newark Hospital and Mansfield Community Hospital, offering superb facilities for both Geriatric inpatients and outpatient services.

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.