As part of a major investment programme, at Ipswich Hospital, agreement has been given for a significant investment to deliver a truly transformative model for management of inpatient medical and older persons care. This model has been designed collaboratively by our consultant leads across acute medicine, older peoples services and medical specialties. It aims to deliver:- Appropriately resourced 7-day consultant working Strengthened GIM rota, improving rotas and providing a better balance of workload across each day of the week; reducing the burden on clinicians associated with Medical Take by reducing the frequency and bolstering the post-take support Innovation in patient care and service delivery, allowing the right patient, to see the right clinician, at the right time (7 days per week), ensuring patients are managed from the outset, on the most appropriate ward for their condition(s). Early access to specialist advice Overall, to deliver greatly improved quality of care for our patients whilst supporting a long-term, sustainable set of consultant job plans The post-holder will: Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team Clinical Responsibilities The key duties and responsibilities are: General responsibilities including participation in Consultant on call rota Specialist Clinics Outpatient clinics Operating: as per specialty Teaching Other care of inpatients or outpatients Clinical and other administration as required by agreement Teaching and training of junior staff and undergraduates Participation in Clinical Governance Please see attached Job Descriptions for further details about the two roles in Geriatric Medicine.