Job summary Due to exciting service developments, the service is looking to recruit a Consultant Geriatrician with opportunities for interest in Frailty, Movement Disorder, Dementia, Delirium and Community Geriatrics. Wirral University Teaching Hospital is a large district general hospital serving a population of 400,000 on the Wirral peninsula. The area has a high proportion of older patients compared to the national average and has a significant care home population resulting in a high number of patients with frailty. Patients are predominantly admitted to the unit from the Emergency Department (ED) with some patients from the Urgent Medical Assessment Centre (UMAC). Patients are assessed by a comprehensive Multi-Disciplinary Team on OPAU with a focus on a 'Home First' approach for patients. This post will support our work at the front door with particular emphasis on a home first approach. However, as part of our wider plans to review the overall departmental structure the precise remit of the role may change over time. Main duties of the job Duties include - 1. The post-holder will work closely with the other Geriatricians to provide a comprehensive Service 2. The post holder will work closely with the MDT to provide a comprehensive assessment of frail, older patients being admitted to WUTH working with a 'Home First' mentality 3. The post holder will provide in-reach into ED when needed to assess frail older patients and to provide seniordecision-making support to the Frailty at the Front Door team 4. The post holder will provide cover for the out of hour's DME on call rota this attracts an 3% on call supplement. About us All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Date posted 31 December 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 408-24-838-C Job locations Arrowe Park Hospital Arrowe Park Road Wirral CH49 5PE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Geriatrician position available at WUTH. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Geriatrician position available at WUTH. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration with General Medical Council. Member of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent. Entry on the General Medical Council Specialist Register via one of the following:a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within 6 months of completion. b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) Desirable An appropriate higher degree, eg an MD, PhD or equivalent. Experience & Skill Requirements Essential Broad experience of Medicine for the Elderly in Acute and Rehabilitation care and General Medicine. Good diagnostic skill Good communication skills. Evidence of professional updating. Personal Characteristics Essential Pleasant with good interpersonal approach. Able and willing to work as a member of team(s). Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration with General Medical Council. Member of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent. Entry on the General Medical Council Specialist Register via one of the following:a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within 6 months of completion. b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) Desirable An appropriate higher degree, eg an MD, PhD or equivalent. Experience & Skill Requirements Essential Broad experience of Medicine for the Elderly in Acute and Rehabilitation care and General Medicine. Good diagnostic skill Good communication skills. Evidence of professional updating. Personal Characteristics Essential Pleasant with good interpersonal approach. Able and willing to work as a member of team(s). Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Arrowe Park Hospital Arrowe Park Road Wirral CH49 5PE Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)