Urgent Search! Consultant Geriatrician

Expert senior decision-making is at the heart ofsuccessful patient care whether that is in the community, attendingour ambulatory unit or following admission to the wards. If youwant to make a difference to patients at the interface of primaryand acute secondary care then we want to hear from you. There areopportunities for sessional AFU working, support to our virtualFrailty ward, ED in-reach and specialty input to MAU. If yourskills and interests are towards inpatient care then we can work tocreate a job plan tailored to that: general geriatric medicine andsubspecialty working are equally important in ensuring that frailpatients get excellent care wherever they are admitted within thehospital. Main duties of the job Please see the attachedcomprehensive advert, job description and person specification asfull details of the main duties of the job role and timetable areavailable within this document. About us We are a people business -where every member of staff matters and can make a difference.Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining UniversityHospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team ofdedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way throughinnovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trusthas great opportunities for career development in a highlyprogressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant,modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE:ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAILACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online andneed additional support including reasonable adjustments with theapplication process please contact the recruitment team on . We recognise that work-life balance is important for ourcolleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around lessthan full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Pleasecontact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to yourapplication submission. We commit to giving this full considerationin each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to applyfor our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimesnecessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you havenot heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assumethat you have not been shortlisted. Job responsibilities Please seethe attached comprehensive advert, job description and personspecification as this contains the full details of the advertisedrole. Person Specification Qualifications and Professional Training- MRCP (UK) or equivalent. - Entry on the GMC Specialist Registerfor geriatric medicine and general internal medicine, througheither: a) Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) - or be within 6months of completion at the date of interview. b) Certificate ofEligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c) EuropeanCommunity Rights - Qualification in Medical Education ClinicalExperience - Extensive medical experience at registrar orconsultant level; competency to manage on-call emergencies atsenior level - Special interest in orthogeriatric medicine ORspecial interest in community geriatrics OR special interest inacute frailty Management Skills - Knowledge and understanding ofthe NHS and clinical governance - Experience of working withmanagers to improve patient experience and service delivery -Involvement in service development and enacting change - Ability tolead clinical services Audit, Research and Teaching - Recentinvolvement in clinical audit & quality improvement -Understanding of clinical research - Understanding of teachingprinciples for undergraduate, postgraduate and interdisciplinarylearners - Relevant published papers in peer reviewed journals -Involvement in ongoing research - Experience in teaching,particularly a multi-professional team - Enthusiasm to developresearch & educational opportunities Personal Attributes -Ability to lead, motivate, support and work within amulti-disciplinary team - Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills - High professional and ethical standards -Commitment to continuous professional development; attendance atrelevant courses or meetings - Regular participation in appraisaland evidence of reflective practice - Basic computer/IT skills -Proven ability to organise and prioritise workload, delegating asappropriate - Advanced communication skills - Advanced leadershipskills - Willingness to undertake additional professionalresponsibilities at local, regional or national levels - Ability tobalance competing pressures that come from holding multiple rolesDisclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to theRehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as suchit will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made tothe Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to checkfor any previous criminal convictions. Consultant Geriatrician& Service Line Director Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year prorata #J-18808-Ljbffr