Consultant in Geriatric Medicine with An Interest - Paisley, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland

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Paisley, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Older People and Stroke Services - Clyde Sector

Consultant in Geriatric Medicine (Orthogeriatrics)

Larkfield Unit, Inverclyde Royal Hospital & Royal Alexandra Hospital

Relocation Package available

Closing Date: 16th March 2023

Interview Date: 28th March 2023

Summary of the Post
We are now seeking to appoint, on a permanent basis, a Consultant in Geriatric Medicine with expertise in Orthogeriatrics.

This is based within the Larkfield Unit, a purpose built Rehabilitation Unit, at the Inverclyde Royal Hospital, (IRH) Greenock, with sessional input the Royal Alexander Hospital.

The Larkfield Unit boasts excellent in-patient rehabilitation and clinic facilities as well as well-maintained outdoor garden spaces. IRH provides a full range of District General Hospital Specialties with excellent support facilities.

We also have a major commitment to education and close links with Glasgow University and there is an active undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programme.

We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and enthusiastic consultant to join a well-established and friendly Older People and Stroke Service.

The post holder will provide orthopaedic liaison, acute assessment and ortho-rehabilitation as well as out-patient falls clinic and support to the frailty service.

The Inverclyde area comprises both urban and rural populations. This post provides an exciting opportunity to deliver and develop Older Peoples Services within an expert multi-disciplinary team.

Duties of the Post
This post has no mandatory on call or out hours of work.

Geriatric Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Unit (GORU) Service

The primary aim of the Orthogeriatric service is to provide a rapid and comprehensive geriatric assessment to all patients admitted with hip fractures within 72 hours of admission and ensure compliance with the Scottish Standards of Care for Hip Fracture Patients.

The current Orthogeriatric service model includes a Fast-track pathway to transfer care from acute Orthopaedics to GORU. At present, Elderly Care Orthopaedic Nurses (ECONs) commence Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA). The Orthogeriatric Consultant provides a liaison service for medically unwell elderly orthopaedic patients and supports the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). The expertise within this modernising team includes an Allied Health Professional Consultant.

The Benefits

Salaries for a Consultant in Scotland start from
£91,474 (GBP)
to
£121,548 (GBP) based on a 40 hour contract (10 sessions).

Additional payments can be achieved for extra sessions and on-call commitments.

Other benefits include Up to 6.6 weeks holiday per year and 8 days public holidays (_pro rata less than full time hours if applicable_).

An NHS pension scheme, 30 days of study leave entitlement in any three year period and access to the NHS Scotland Discretionary Points financial award scheme.

A relocation package up to £8000 to support relocation into the area if necessary.

All newly qualified Consultants are initially offered a minimum of 1 Core Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) which includes CPD, audit, clinical governance, appraisal, revalidation, job planning and management meetings.

This will be reviewed within 6 months (or earlier if required) of appointment and revised upwards if additional responsibilities are agreed.