- oCompletion or near completion of a Specialist Training programme in Geriatric and General Medicine.
- oBroad clinical experience in care of the elderly and General Internal Medicine.
- oThorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice
- oUnderstanding of the Clinical Governance process
- oUnderstanding of the NHS. Experience outside the specialty.
- oEligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register in geriatric and general medicine within 6 months of AAC date.
- oMRCP or equivalent.
- oHigher degree. Evidence of sub-specialty or other specific training
- oAbility to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with others
- oAbility to advice on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
- oAbility to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctors
- oAbility to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines
- oAbility to manage and lead clinical team
- oCompetent in basic information technology
- oAwareness of health service reforms and issues across all healthcare economy
- oUndertaken complete audit cycle
- oAbility to demonstrate recent evidence of relevant and continued research
- oParticipated in completed clinical research projects
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- oPublished research in peer-reviewed journals
- oHigher degree by research
- oKnowledge of clinical governance issues
- oInterest and awareness of research methodology
- oUnderstanding of the concepts of management
- oExperience of service development
- oEvidence of continuing research.
- oAbility to form constructive and effective professional relationships with patients and staff. Ability to work in a team. Ability to delegate appropriately
- oCaring attitude to patients
- oEnquiring, critical approach to work
- oExcellent inter-personal qualities
- oCredible and persuasive presence both amongst clinical and management colleagues
- oAbility to listen and communicate effectively (written, public speaking and presentational)
- oAbility to work collaboratively with the Executive Team
- oAbility to achieve objectives
- oAbility to work within a multi-professional and multi-disciplinary framework
- oGood organisational and leadership skills
- oAbility to motivate and support staff of all disciplines
- oExcellent personal time and management skills
- oRunning a service and participation in management process.
- oAbility and willingness to work hours of the job, shifts, on-call with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability.
- oAbility to teach clinical and practical skills.
- oAbility to design and deliver talks/lectures/workshops effectively
- oExperienced in demonstrating clinical procedures/techniques to other healthcare professionals
- oCommitment to continuing medical education
- oAbility to organise and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students
- oAppraisal, assessment and mentoring skills
- oEvidence of interest and ability to educate , teaching experience, supervision of projects, educational qualification
- oEvidence of interest and ability of management.
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Consultant in Care of the Elderly - Nuneaton, United Kingdom - George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Description
Job summary
Job Title- Consultant in Care of the Elderly
sessions per week
Permanent Position
Salary - £93,666 - £126,281 per annum
Closing Date- 16th May 2024
Interview Date- TBC
The Trust is looking to appoint a consultant physician who has a strong background in and a passion for Geriatric medicine.
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
#JoinTeamEliot
Main duties of the job
The GEH Elderly Care team is an innovative, enthusiastic and multidisciplinary team consisting of:
wte consultants; Dr James Egbuji, Dr R Mappilakkandy and two vacant posts
wte Specialist Registrar /Trust middle grade doctors
wte rotational FY1s
wte rotational SHOs
wte ACPs
wte Clinical Nurse Specialists
wte Physician Associates
In addition the team is well supported by therapies in all of the services provided.
Inpatient care is provided on Bob Jakin (18 beds), Victoria (27 beds) and on AMU as part of the frailty service. In addition from early 2020 the team will operate from a state of the art frailty assessment unit (FAU) which allows planning to commence upon admission (if the admission can't be avoided) to mitigate the effects of decomposition by an extended length of stay. This post will further enhance that care and provide opportunities to extend the service and remit. Within the service it is anticipated that the consultant for this new role will have a caseload of 14 patients during ward rounds.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
E ffective Open Communication
e x cellence and safety in everything we do
C hallenge but support
E xpect respect and dignity
L ocal health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Duties of this post
Function as an essential member of the Elderly Care team with an inpatient caseload.
Provide clinical leadership and support for the Elderly Care team.
Provide expert advice and support to health care professionals caring for frail and elderly patients.
Support the 7 day working of the acute frailty service.
Provide expert advice and support regarding complex ethical and clinical decision making.
Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients (including activity data as required) in line with Trust Policy
On Call Duties
Contribute to the GIM on call rota 1:10.
The post-holder is expected to take part in the general medical on call rota which is currently 1 in 10. This includes a mid-take (5-8pm) and a morning post take ward round. The majority of the post take ward round is conducted by the acute medical and ward based teams.
L ea dership
Provide leadership to the Elderly Care team.
Provide supervision of other doctors within the service including appraisal.
Provide strategic leadership within local Network groups as appropriate.
Provide leadership and support in the development of Elderly care services across all settings including leadership of service developments and change initiatives.
Contribute to GEH, local, and regional Network initiatives to support the development and improvement of Elderly Care.
Person SpecificationExperience and Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
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Desirable
Personal Qualities
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Other
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