Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Geriatric Medicine with a specialist interest in Movement Disorder. This is a whole-time post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire.
Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be fully registered with the General Medical Council, and to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within six months of the date of interview. CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 19th December, 2024.
Main duties of the job
This post will enable the Department of Medicine for Older People to ensure that the Trust continues to deliver specialist care to patients with neuro degenerative disease and particularly patients with Parkinson's disease and provide clinical and speciality leadership for the service.
The post is for 10 PAs:
1. DCC - 7.5 PA
2. SPA - 2.5 PA
Currently, the weekend rota for the department is provided by 2 independent rotas. There is a DMOP 1 in 8 on call rota with emphasis on frailty unit ward rounds on the Frailty unit and review of new patients following a set board rounds on core geriatrics wards. The non-stroke geriatricians contribute to the 'Physician of the Day' rota for out of hours on take for which a supplement is paid.
Job Responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities and requirements essential for this role please refer to the supporting documents heading and review the job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including a proposed job plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT); CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application.
* MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
* MRCP (UK) or equivalent medical qualification.
* ALS / ATLS Certification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Successful completion of experience in specialties as Core medical trainee and Foundation trainee.
* Successful completion of Specialist training in all aspects of general and geriatrics with all required competencies achieved.
* Broad Experience in Geriatrics and General Medicine.
* Relevant experience in undertaking and organisation of Audit.
Skills
Essential
* Able to teach clinical skills.
Other
Essential
* Commitment to continuing medical education.
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