Consultant - Geriatric Medicine - United Kingdom - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site RSCH / PRH (with some scope for cross-site working) Town Brighton and Haywards Heath Salary £93,666 - £126,281 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 25/04/2024 23:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts , we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

We are looking for a new colleague to join our friendly, supportive department. The posts will be based either in Brighton at the Royal Sussex County Hospital or at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath, with some scope for cross-site working.

Main duties of the job

This job involves day-to-day care of patients living with frailty on the Geriatric medicine wards, acute floors, Rapid Access Clinic for Older People and within other specialist roles such as dementia care, Parkinson's care, community sessions or surgical liaison.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts , we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First . Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

• Day to day care of patients on one of the new wards in LMB
• Rapid Access Clinic for Older People
• Other specialist roles such as community sessions, surgical liaison or other clinics as per the candidate's interests
• At RSCH "Frailty week" (1 in 8) Acute Assessment Unit (patients identified as living with frailty: Clinical Frailty Scale >5), 1 in 8 weekends on-call and evening shifts on acute floor 4-7pm (maximum 1 in 6)
• At PRH there is an on-call consultant system (General Internal Medicine) with a mid-take and post-take ward roun

The non-clinical duties of the post include:

• Engagement in Shared Leadership of the department via weekly leadership meetings
• Participation in clinical governance, service improvement and audit, this is supported by the safety and quality team within the Trust
• Clinical supervision of trainee doctors and participation in LFG and local educational meetings
• Keeping up to date with knowledge and skills via CPD
• Engagement with yearly appraisal and revalidation (this is well supported by the medical appraisal and revalidation (MAAR) team in the trust

The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

Learning and Development

• Attend mandatory training updates as required.
• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
• Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
• Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
• Participate in the Trust's appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.

Please see Job description & person specs for full details.

Person specification Experience & Qualifications

• Member of Royal College of Physicians (UK) or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• CCT in Geriatric and General Medicine or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
• Higher Degree (e.g. Masters, MD)

Clinical Skills & Experience

• • Completed speciality training in geriatric and general medicine
• • Can undertake a comprehensive geriatric assessment of an older person at consultant level
• • Experience of a specialist area such as surgical liaison, parkinson's disease

Knowledge

• • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

• • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• • Recognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

• • Evidence of participation in audit
• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Career Progression & Personal Attributes

• • Appropriate progression of career to date
• • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

General information for applicants

As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the website searching for Skilled Worker.

Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

For help with the application process for non medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email:

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.