Main area: Frailty Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract: 12 months (possibility of permanent post for right candidate after the fixed term expires, full time considered)
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
8 sessions per week (Programmed Activities)
Job ref: 409-6556279
Employer: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Whiston Hospital
Town: Prescot
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/01/2025 23:59
Locum Consultant in Geriatric Medicine (Special Interest in Frailty)
This post is for a Locum Consultant in Geriatric Medicine. 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 Teaching Hospitals.
Joining the team of Geriatricians, the role covers the varied offer across the Frailty department, covering Acute Frailty Unit, Ambulatory care, two rehab/re-ablement wards, as well as our Frailty virtual ward, making it an exciting and varied role, embracing innovative practice and evolving offers of care.
The successful candidate will be expected to support the day-to-day clinical management of patients by a full MDT including ACPs, medical staff, therapy and nursing. There will be a weekly MDT and daily board round which should be attended by the consultant during their sessional allocation. The ward also accepts referrals for liaison assessment in other wards (OPAL), and the applicant will be required to support remote assessment of these patients by the medical/ACP workforce and help clinical rationale for transfer onto a frailty ward. Once weekly, the applicant will be expected to cover the ambulatory frailty unit for 2 sessions, reviewing patients admitted there from a variety of sources after medical or frailty practitioner review. The applicant should expect to participate with the clinical supervision and development of all of the AHP workforce, and lead by example in setting standards of care.
Main duties of the job
* Support the day-to-day clinical management of patients.
* Attend weekly MDT and daily board rounds.
* Support remote assessment of patients and provide clinical rationale for transfers.
* Cover the ambulatory frailty unit for 2 sessions weekly.
* Participate in clinical supervision and development of AHP workforce.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration at time of appointment
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
* Valid Advance Life Support (ALS) Provider Status (as applicable)
* Specialty Certificate Examination in Frailty Medicine
* MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification
Experience
* Evidence of achievement of competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice.
Skills
* Excellent communication with patients and colleagues.
* Sound clinical judgement.
* Ability to undertake robust audit and/or research.
* Evidence of appropriate teaching experience.
* Basic IT skills.
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. We are an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust.
We actively support flexible working patterns and encourage you to discuss options during the interview stage.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective, and experience you bring.
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